The Easy Pizza Hut Ordering Trick For A Basic Pepperoni Pizza With Extra Flavor

For all the flavored crusts and endless topping possibilities, sometimes the best pizzas are those that are the simplest. A classic pepperoni pizza, for example, has everything people love about pizza — savory pepperoni, gooey cheese, and a crunchy crust. For fans of Pizza Hut, a simple ordering trick can take a pepperoni pizza to another level — and it all starts with where it goes on the pizza.

Pizza traditionalists may tell you that the only way to make pizza is crust, cheese, and then toppings. But one of the ordering tips many fans of Pizza Hut use to level up their pepperoni pizza is asking for the pepperoni to be put under the cheese. Putting toppings on a pizza first isn't a new or novel concept — it's literally a hallmark of Chicago-style pizza.

It may not be revolutionary, but transforming an ordinary pepperoni pizza in this way at a place like Pizza Hut can unlock a new level of enjoyment. Those who have done it love it because it allows the grease from the pepperoni to cook directly into the sauce, deepening the savory flavor without adding extra pepperoni on top. Others who enjoy it say it also helps the pepperoni maintain its flavor, rather than getting too crispy and flavorless atop the pizza. For those who love a well-constructed pizza, putting the pepperoni under the cheese also ensures that the pepperoni doesn't fall off.

For some pizza fans, putting pepperoni underneath the cheese is a genius ordering hack. One Reddit commenter notes that ordering a pizza this way allows for a pepperoni "surprise" with each bite. Others say this method benefits the cheese, allowing it to cook through more with no toppings weighing it down. Meanwhile, other commenters argue that this construction is also beneficial because it ensures that those making the pizza don't skimp on cheese by piling on toppings.

This ordering hack isn't without its detractors, however. It may be a simple change, but for some it's a cardinal pizza sin, akin to putting pineapple on pizza. Those who favor a traditional pizza build claim one of the best parts of a pepperoni pizza is the crispy, crunchy pepperoni. As one Reddit commenter describes pepperoni: "Crispy curled up edges with a little pool of grease in it. That's where it's at. You don't get that hiding your [pepperoni] under the cheese."

But pizza can bring people together and those who love pepperoni and the ordering hack have an easy fix for all: ordering pepperoni underneath and on top. For fans of Pizza Hut's Pepperoni Pizza, this is a good way to enjoy the classic savory flavor without having to pick one construction over the other. For chains that offer different kinds of pepperoni, customers can try and make requests for a specific type cooked underneath the cheese or a specific type put on top.