Description
Mini Pizza Bites are delightful, bite-sized snacks made with soft pizza dough, topped with classic pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite assorted toppings. Perfect for parties, appetizers, or a quick snack, these easy-to-make treats bake in just 15 minutes to golden, cheesy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 cup pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup assorted toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking tray to prevent the dough from sticking during baking.
- Prepare the dough rounds: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut the dough into small rounds, ideal for bite-sized pizzas.
- Assemble the pizza bites: Place each dough round onto the greased baking tray. Add a dollop of pizza sauce on each, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly atop, followed by your choice of assorted toppings such as pepperoni, bell peppers, or olives.
- Bake the mini pizzas: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the cheese begins to bubble and melt.
- Cool and serve: Remove the mini pizza bites from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking tray before serving to ensure they hold their shape and are safe to eat.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to your liking or make these vegetarian by skipping meat.
- For a crispier base, pre-bake the dough rounds for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings.
- Store leftover pizza bites in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Use pizza dough brands that are easy to roll out, or prepare homemade dough for a more personalized flavor.
