Consumer Reports delivered welcome news to party hosts this month: Amy's Kitchen's Cheese Pizza ranked first among frozen snacks for casual entertaining. The magazine’s latest study praised the pizza's "cheesy, garlicky goodness and yummy crust — crispy on the outside and tender on the inside."
Party planners seeking crowd-pleasing options might find Amy's Kitchen's success unsurprising. The company built its reputation through careful ingredient sourcing and consistent quality. Amy’s cheese pizza reflects these standards, featuring organic wheat flour, whole milk mozzarella, and a sauce made from organic tomatoes.
Consumer Reports' recognition reflects broader consumer preferences for higher-quality frozen options. And it turns out there’s a lot of dough in frozen pizza. The market is predicted to grow to $23.3 billion by 2027, according to Statista.
Amy’s Kitchen’s Signature Sauce
Several factors contributed to Amy's Kitchen's top Consumer Reports ranking. Its cheese blend, featuring whole milk mozzarella, provides superior melt and stretch characteristics compared to competitors. The crust achieves its noted texture through precise baking instructions and high-quality organic wheat flour. Amy’s signature sauce combines organic tomatoes with fresh garlic and traditional Italian herbs.
This recognition marks an important moment for both the brand and casual party hosts. It demonstrates how careful ingredient selection and consistent production standards can elevate everyday items into party-worthy fare.
Amy’s Pizza was also just featured in The New York Times’ "The 5-Day Healthier Eating Challenge.” Amy’s Pizza made it into an interactive quiz that was created to help readers gain knowledge about ultraprocessed foods in their diet. “We're proud that our Margherita Pizza stands as an example of what frozen foods can be — not ultraprocessed,” Amy’s Kitchen posted on its LinkedIn.
“Here's a simple truth: not all prepared foods are created equal. While ultraprocessed foods typically contain industrial ingredients you wouldn't find in a home kitchen, our Margherita Pizza is different. All of the ingredients in our best-selling pizza can be found in a home kitchen, from extra virgin olive oil to whole milk mozzarella cheese.”
Amy’s Kitchen Attracts Other Pizza ‘Aficiona-Doughs’
One Amy’s Kitchen fan was so passionate about the brand’s pizza that they tried every type of pie the line offers. “Amy's pizzas are made with hand-stretched dough and topped with only real, natural ingredients,” Megan Hageman wrote for the nutrition website Eat This, Not That!
“Currently, there are a total of 10 frozen pizzas on the lineup. However, in my quest to rank every single selection, I was only able to track down eight for sampling. Two varieties — the Mushroom & Olive and 4 Cheese — proved trickier to track down and were not available in my area.”
While Amy’s Kitchen’s Cheese Pizza and Margherita Pizza scored high with Hageman, it was the Spinach Pizza that took a “pizza” this writer’s heart. “Tomato sauce combines with mozzarella cheese combines with a blend of feta, spinach, and spices,” Hageman described. “Out of all the Amy's pizzas, this is not the one I would have guessed to be my favorite. But, I would eat it again one hundred times over.”
Sophie Butterbloom is another writer who was enchanted with Amy’s Kitchen’s pizzas, particularly the Vegan Supreme Pizza, which is a hearty blend of zesty tomato base topped with sauteed mushrooms, crisp bell peppers, and aromatic garlic and onions. Its plant-based toppings include perfectly seasoned meat alternatives that deliver rich, satisfying flavor with a generous layer of melted dairy-free cheese.
“Amy's Kitchen has carved a niche in the organic food market, delivering pizzas that tantalize taste buds. Each bite reveals a harmony of fresh vegetables and cheeses,” Butterbloom wrote. “Made from organic ingredients, their pizzas boast a rich, authentic flavor. The crust is perfectly crispy, providing a satisfying crunch in every mouthful. Whether you're a fan of traditional cheese or crave a veggie-loaded slice, Amy's Kitchen caters to diverse palates. Their commitment to quality ensures you enjoy a guilt-free indulgence.”
And Amy’s Kitchen makes it easy to be cheesy. Its new Mac & Cheese Snacks have been selected as a finalist for the Nexty Awards at Expo West, honoring natural products. The Nexty Awards celebrate groundbreaking products that set new standards for innovation, integrity, and positive impact.
“We've reimagined comfort food for modern life — creamy, organic mac and cheese wrapped in a golden, flaky crust,” Amy’s Kitchen posted on its LinkedIn. “Created with the highest quality, organic ingredients. Perfectly portable without sacrificing the homemade taste that Amy's is known for. Grateful to the organizers and judges for this honor!”
