Description
Easy Mini Pizzas are quick, customizable, and kid-friendly bite-sized pizzas perfect for busy weeknights, snacks, or parties. Featuring a crispy base, melty mozzarella, vibrant fresh vegetables, savory meats, and aromatic herbs, these mini pizzas deliver all the deliciousness of traditional pizza in a fun, manageable portion size. Ready in minutes and ideal for mixing and matching toppings, they bring joy and flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Bases
- Mini pizza bases (store-bought mini crusts or pita bread)
Sauces
- Tomato sauce (flavorful and well-seasoned)
Cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables
- Bell peppers (sliced)
- Mushrooms (sliced)
- Spinach (fresh leaves)
Meat Toppings
- Pepperoni slices
- Cooked sausage (sliced or crumbled)
- Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
Herbs and Seasonings
- Dried or fresh oregano
- Fresh or dried basil
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace and ingredients: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange mini pizza bases on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Prepare all toppings by slicing vegetables, cooking any meats, and measuring out sauce and cheese for quick assembly.
- Spread the sauce: Use a spoon or small ladle to evenly spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over each mini pizza base, leaving a small border around the edges to keep the crust crispy.
- Add cheese and toppings: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then layer your chosen toppings. Avoid overloading to ensure even cooking and a crisp crust.
- Season and bake: Sprinkle oregano, basil, and a pinch of crushed red pepper along with salt and pepper on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and edges of the crust are golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the mini pizzas cool for a couple of minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly, making them easier to handle and enjoy.
Notes
- Choose quality bases such as homemade or good store-bought crusts for best results.
- Don’t overload toppings to ensure even cooking and crisp textures.
- Use pre-shredded cheese to save time and promote smooth melting.
- Pre-cook raw toppings like sausage or mushrooms to improve flavor and ensure thorough cooking.
- Try a toaster oven for smaller batches with quick, even heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini pizzas
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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