Description
Crispy mini pizza bites deliver classic Italian flavors in one perfect pop of cheesy goodness. Small appetizers pack maximum flavor with minimal effort, making party snacking simple and delicious for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 pizza crust dough (homemade or store-bought)
Vegetable Toppings:
- Chopped green peppers
- Chopped red peppers
Additional Toppings:
- Pepperoni slices
- Optional additional toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and generously dust a clean work surface with flour to prevent dough from sticking.
- Carefully roll out the pizza dough to create a thin, even layer using a rolling pin, applying gentle, consistent pressure.
- Select fun cookie cutters and press them firmly into the rolled dough to create whimsical pizza bite shapes, ensuring clean edges.
- Transfer the dough cutouts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow even cooking and prevent merging.
- Using a small spoon, spread a thin, even layer of marinara sauce across each dough shape, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering the surface but not overwhelming the small bites.
- Add desired toppings like pepperoni slices, diced peppers, or other preferred ingredients, distributing them evenly across the cheese layer.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, watching carefully until the dough turns golden and the cheese melts into a bubbly, appetizing surface.
- Remove from the oven and let the mini pizza bites cool for a minute before serving to prevent burning.
Notes
- Customize these mini pizza bites with your favorite toppings for a personalized snack that both kids and adults will love.
- Use pre-made pizza dough to save time and make the preparation process quick and easy.
- Experiment with different cookie cutter shapes to make the bites more fun and visually appealing for parties or gatherings.
- Ensure even cooking by spreading toppings lightly and not overloading the mini pizza bases.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best crispy texture and melted cheese experience.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg