We consulted the pros—and TikTok.
The doorbell chimes and a hot, cheesy pizza lands in your hands—one of life’s simple pleasures. My love for pizza delivery runs deep. When I was growing up, my Italian parents weren’t much for eating out. Restaurants were reserved for special occasions as my mom, a fantastic cook, cooked dinner every night. However, there was an exception: On Friday nights, if my mom had a tiring week at work, my sister and I could convince her to order pizza.
The only thing better than Friday night was Saturday afternoon. That’s when I remembered there were a few leftover slices. But after a night in the fridge, pizza transforms into something far from the original. While quick, microwaved pizza is a no-go—rubbery crust and uneven cheese melt are a nonstarter. So I researched how to heat the perfect slice, testing tried-and-true techniques from the professionals and turning to TikTok trends for some innovation.
No fanfare: Turn on the toaster oven to 325°; set on the bake function. Throw a cold slice on that little tray and it’ll wake up with a uniform cheese melt and a crispy crust. The crust is a touch crisper than the original, but I'm not mad at it. That extra crunch as you bite into the rim can be pretty satisfying.Moving on, I tried my mother's method. We didn’t have a toaster oven growing up, so she would turn on the oven to heat up the extra slices.
The verdict: I have to give it to the trusty toaster oven. Small and efficient, the toaster oven heated my slice in less than five minutes. I didn’t need to use fancy equipment, and the margin for error was almost zero. While nothing will ever match the feeling or sentiment of a steaming hot pie with a cold beer or soda after a long week, there is something to say for that reheated Saturday slice. If done right, it just hits different.
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