Baking & Reheating Instructions

You weren’t quite ready to dig in, but now you want to cook the frozen pizza or par-baked you have been dreaming of in your oven at home.  See below for baking instructions on how to prepare your pizza at home and how to reheat those leftovers you’ve been thinking about all day.

How to Cook a Par-Baked Lou Malnati’s Deep Dish Pizza in the Oven

Since pizza types and ovens may vary, we recommend preheating the oven to 400-425° F.  For best results, place pizza on a cookie sheet and continue cooking in the oven until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown; approximately 15 minutes.  Continue to check every 5 minutes until the pizza is cooked to your specifications.  Increase baking time as needed if pizza has been refrigerated or frozen.  Cooking times vary depending on the amount of ingredients and your personal crust preference - please watch your pizza carefully!

How to Cook a Lou Malnati’s Frozen Deep Dish Pizza in the Oven

Preheat oven to 425° F.  Remove lid and lift pizza out of the pan. Wipe away condensation from the pan and lightly oil the pan. Return pizza to the pan and bake on the middle rack until cheese melts and crust becomes crispy and golden brown. (25-30 minutes for cheese pizza, 30-35 minutes for vegetarian, and 35-40 minutes for sausage, pepperoni or spinach). Baking times may vary.  If the pizza has already thawed, decrease the baking time by 5 minutes. Microwave cooking is not recommended.

How to Reheat a Lou Malnati’s Deep Dish Pizza in the Oven

Pre-heat oven to 350° F.  Remove from box and place pizza on a cookie sheet.  Continue baking the pizza in the oven until cheese has melted and ingredients are hot in the center.  Please note: baking times may vary - please watch pizza carefully!