Pizza will always reign supreme in people’s hearts and getting creative with global cuisine on pies can pique the interest of more customers.

 Demand for global flavors is hotter than ever as adventurous eaters crave dishes that venture outside the traditional. Perk up their palates to boost sales with these international inspirations. 

Make It a Fiesta

People love tacos. People love pizza. Why not marry the two to get the best of both worlds? Bring a better level of heat and flavor to the table and take advantage of south-of-the-border flair with a Mexican-inspired pizza. Create a taco pizza with spicy chorizo, refried beans, hot sauce, jalapenos, sweet corn, and a blend of Cotija and queso fresco cheeses.

Or turn the heat up a notch with a pie topped with pizza sauce and enchilada sauce, layered with cheddar cheese, corn, salsa, sliced jalapenos, and MADE SIMPLE® All-Natural* Cooked Seasoned Beef Crumbles from Burke®. Finish with Mexican-style sour cream and cilantro to create a beef enchilada pizza that will keep the party going all night long.

Master the Dough

Putting a pizza or two on the menu with Asian influences gives you countless opportunities to get creative depending on the region. An unlikely Vietnamese contender could be just the type of pie to pique the curiosity of diners. Enter the Banh Mi Pizza. Normally on a hoagie or baguette, the combo of spicy, savory, and sour work very well on a pizza. Start with a flatbread crust and top it with an authentic Thai peanut sauce, Burke® Chicken Breast Strips, peanuts, scallions, cilantro, bean sprouts, and mozzarella cheese.

Including an Indian-inspired pie is another great option. Grill up some crispy naan covered in tomato sauce, and pile it high with tandoori chicken, Indian spices, paneer cheese, mint, drizzle on some yogurt, and you have a tasty twist on tradition.

We’ll Always Have Pizza

While it wasn’t pizza that bonded Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, you can still jazz up your pies with the spicy and bold tastes of Morocco. Consider a thin crust with a harissa chili sauce base, layered with grilled eggplant, zucchini, halloumi cheese, and ground lamb. Add in some cumin, coriander seed, and top with a drizzle of lemon yogurt dressing and toasted pine nuts to take adventurous eaters on a culinary trip of a lifetime.

Go Greek or Go Home

Having a Greek pizza on the menu is a safe bet to win over even the pickiest eaters. It’s not too far from what they’re used to, but still gives them a little something new to try. Appease customers with a trendy tapenade pizza starting with a flatbread crust, topped with a black olive tapenade, layered with thinly sliced cooked baby potatoes, roasted red peppers, Burke® Gyro Beef Topping, and feta cheese.

With pizza being the go-to for parties, game-day gatherings, and weekend comfort food, and with such a versatile canvas, the possibilities are endless. Cooking up some creative pies with international influences is an excellent way to increase revenue, foot traffic, and sway even the most traditional pizza lover.

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