Please Tell Me I'm Not the Only One ...
By Marie Anne
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
United States
May 2, 2008 5:09pm CST
I bought some of those frozen mini pizzas to keep on hand for quick lunch or supper and since Tom is napping, my stomach decided that nuking one of those was a good idea right now.
I've done them in the microwave before and they usually come out pretty soft, as you all probably have done too. I couldn't justify putting the oven on and heating up the house for my one stupid little pizza, so I microwaved it on high for two minutes, and then decided to try something else.
We usually have a griddle-like fry pan sitting on the stove that we wipe out and use frequently, so after nuking the little guy, I plopped him onto that non-stick skillet and gave his bottom a toast for a couple of minutes. I watched it carefully so as not to burn, and since the toppings were pretty sturdy, I even turned that puppy over for about 30 seconds.
It turned out great! No soggy bottom here!
So - have you done anything like that and it turned out ok?
Or NOT turned out ok? Please share your stories!
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22 responses
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
2 May 08
That is more or less what I do except I use my toaster oven, I heat it up in the microwave mostly to get it hot quickly, and then either set the toaster on toast or bake, depending and what I am making..
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
2 May 08
If I had a toaster oven I probably wouldn't have bothered with the microwave at all, but that's a good idea too.
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
2 May 08
I use the microwave to speed up the process..
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@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
2 May 08
Yep, I gotcha. What I meant was that if I did have a toaster oven, I probably never would have thought to do the microwave first.
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@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
2 May 08
Yea, Dawn, I've seen those too and they do come out a little harder, but still too rubbery for me.
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
3 May 08
No I have only done pizza in the oven, I can't stand any pastry in the microwave, it just doesn't taste good.
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@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
3 May 08
Trust me, this came out much better after I put it on that pan for a little bit.
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
3 May 08
I agree I like them in the oven best, but for one little individual pizza it was just too much.
My way worked out ok, though!
@koalatbs (2229)
• United States
8 May 08
I have warmed up things that were microwavable before in a fry pan. Sometimes those things will come out kind of soggy if just in the microwave or worse yet... chewy. Ewww! Especially years ago when the products out there on the market were not especially microwave friendly so to speak. LoL! I am glad your little pizzas came out yummy!
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
8 May 08
This worked out quite well. It cooked/melted in the microwave, then firmed up on the frying pan. Voila!
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@mikeysmom (2088)
• United States
3 May 08
you are brave. i never would have tried that but now that you have it and it turned out ok maybe i will try it.
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@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
3 May 08
LOL, what was brave about it?
I had nothing to lose (except soggy pizza!)
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@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
9 May 08
Are you referring to a little toaster oven? Is that what you mean? If that's what you used, then I'll have to try that myself, it really sounds like a cool idea. I am glad it turned out so well for you, I knwo what you mean about doing stuff like thati n the microcove, and I agree about not wanting to heat the entire house for the sake of a pizza.
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
9 May 08
No, I don't have a toaster oven. If I did, I would have used that to cook it the entire time.
It was a sort of non-stick frying pan, but square/flat with just a little lip on the sides, similar to a griddle. Any frying pan would probably work, but this is what I had handy.
@freak369 (5113)
• United States
2 May 08
I have a small toaster oven that I use; the microwave pizza almost fit so I do have to lop off one of the edges if it is a round one. Usually I have to hind anything like that or the pigs that seem to invade the house when I am sleeping inhale them. If worse comes to worse I just make my own with some bread, sauce and grated provolone cheese.
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
2 May 08
LOL. It's just hubby and I here so I don't have the 'pig' problem that you do. He's very considerate.
I wish I could get a toaster oven, but this worked just as well.
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@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
2 May 08
That's a great idea because otherwise they do turn out to be soggy. I have a toaster oven that I use for those small pizzas. I like you don't see the neccesaity of heating up the whole kitchen or much less waste gas, which my stove is gas to heat up a little pizza.
I bought my little toaster oven a few years back with natural gas prices bega to raise. It has come in handy for these type of items.
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@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
2 May 08
I would love to get a toaster oven and have thought of it many times when I've seen them on sale, but right now I don't have a place to put it.
My counter space is so tiny that I even have to unplug the toaster and can opener and move them out of the way to use one or the other. Even using the rice cooker is a pain.
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@Marg12 (329)
• United States
3 May 08
What a great idea. I never thought of that before. I don't have one of those griddles and but might get one just to use for that. I don't like the pizza done in the microwave cause it does come out rubbery. I can't believe you turned it over, don't know if I would try that. My luck all the toppings would come off. But might have to try since you said it came out really good. Thanks for the great idea.
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
3 May 08
Marg, I don't think you'd really need a griddle, this is just a flatter non-stick frying pan. If you have any sort of non-stick pan I think it would work just fine.
I hadn't intended to flip it over at first, but when I saw that is was no longer really soggy I decided to give it a try. These particular little pizzas have the sides built up just a bit, so it worked out well.
@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
2 May 08
That's a great idea! I've never liked to microwave pizza because the crust gets rubbery but I'll try that next time. It'll be another way to cut down on the electric bill! 
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@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
2 May 08
It really did work!
It worked so well, in fact, that I'm almost through eating the second one.
It's still not quite the same as if you'd put it in the big oven for the whole time, but it was MUCH better than just the microwave, for sure. It firmed up and toasted the bottom nicely and was very easy to handle without flopping all over the place.
I suppose a toaster oven would work just as well, but I don't have one. This worked for me!
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
3 May 08
That's a good idea, I'll have to try it.
Most of the time when I try things that seem logical, they turn out very badly. When I tell my husband about the episode he gives me that look like "DUH, You should have known". But it seemed logical at the time.
Ok, I'll tell you one. I had a cake mix for angel food cake. Usually I see them in stores in a bundt pan type formation. Well I didn't own a bundt pan, so I figured I'd create one myself. I used a regular cake pan and put a cup in the middle of it, then poured in the angel food cake mix.
What I didn't know was how much angel food cake rises. So yeah, it spilled over the edges, knocked the cup out, ended up all over my oven which was not fun to clean, and of course, the cup was destroyed cause it fell on a burner.
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
3 May 08
Oh no!
I have to admit it sounds like something I'd try too, though.
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
2 May 08
There was absolutely no mess at all!
This is a little non-stick pan, but is flat with just a bit of a curved edge, more like a griddle but you use it on the stove, has a handle, etc.
We use it a lot so it's always right there. All it takes is a swipe with a damp paper towel and it's clean and put back on the stove for the next time.
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@olivebranch56 (910)
• United States
3 May 08
Never thought of trying that, but it sounds like a great idea. I usually don't like my food nuked, to me it just changes the taste, even a cup of coffee reheated in the microwave has a different taste. I can see where this might work fine though.
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
3 May 08
I don't know if it was as good as being in the oven, but it was sure better than just the microwave.
I'll do it again ...
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
3 May 08
hi ldyjarhead I also have had my pizza come out sort of soggy but just choked it down lol but I am going to do as you did and get a nice crisp bottom. usually the micro wave just does
not get the bottom crisp at all and I really do not like
'eating it with a soggy bottom so am trying your idea.thanks.
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
3 May 08
I know, I never liked them that way either. They're ok because they're quick, but not something I would do often because of being soggy.
This worked!
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
3 May 08
I always like it better when I don't have to 'cook' too, but for a quick lunch or snack, these do the trick.
@jordansmama05 (40)
• United States
3 May 08
WOW I don't think I've heard of that before! At least it turned out good for you. I might have to try it sometime and save myself 10 minutes or so.
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
3 May 08
Yep, it was a simple fix and I'll definitely do it again.
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
6 Jul 08
Hello
It does seem like such a waste for a small pizza .
I have also put it in the microwave and came out with the soggy bottom , which I can't stand . I once put it on top of the toaster and that helped some . I don't have a griddle or anything like that , so I am stuck usually putting it in the oven.
It does seem like such a waste for a small pizza .
I have also put it in the microwave and came out with the soggy bottom , which I can't stand . I once put it on top of the toaster and that helped some . I don't have a griddle or anything like that , so I am stuck usually putting it in the oven. 
@DivineLight50 (45)
• Canada
6 Jul 08
I went and bought one of those ceramic top stove last year and The electric bill I saved paid for it in less than 6 months.The only time I have turned it on hight was when I boil water.It only takes one minute on there to boil 1 cup of water.They finally made a stove that has an easy timer setting.Just push on and set the time.Yea
