Though the Washington Commanders failed to win the NFC Championship on Sunday, their fans will still have something to celebrate come Feb. 9. It just so happens that Super Bowl Sunday this year coincides with National Pizza Day.
As we come up on the big day, we wanted to know what toppings are preferred by most people living in the Old Dominion. To do that, BetVirginia.com – your source for the best Virginia sports betting promo codes – used Google Trends to rank the favorite pizza toppings in the state. We ranked the top five toppings based on search interest scores from a search conducted over the past year, up to Jan. 23, 2025.
Rank | Toppings | Search Interest Score |
1 | Cheese | 75 |
2 | Pepperoni | 30 |
3 | Supreme | 15 |
4 | Margherita | 14 |
5 | Vegan | 12 |
It’s not a surprise that cheese tops the rankings. Along with the sauce and crust, it is a foundational element for most pizzas. However, which cheese (or cheeses) used will vary by pizzeria and pizza lovers in the state that has legal Virginia sportsbooks.
Mozzarella is the standard for most pizzas. It provides the stretch you often see when people take a bite. What you may not know is there are several varieties of mozzarella. Most prefer low-moisture mozzarella for its ability to melt.
Other Italian cheeses like Asiago, Parmesan and provolone are also delicious, but they are harder cheeses. That means the oil separates while baking. One way to avoid getting the grease all over you while eating it is to sprinkle grated Parmesan on your slice and let it absorb the oil.
Specialty pizzas may use other types of cheese. Monterey Jack or queso blanco can be used to make a Mexican pizza, and cheddar cheeses can be used when making a cheeseburger pizza.
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Steve is an accomplished, award-winning reporter with more than 20 years of experience covering gaming, sports, politics and business. He has written for the Associated Press, Reuters, The Louisville Courier Journal, The Center Square and numerous other publications. Based in Louisville, Ky., Steve has covered the expansion of sports betting in the U.S. and other gaming matters.
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