Description
This easy mini pizza recipe is perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer. Using refrigerated pizza dough and simple toppings like mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and mini pepperonis, these bite-sized pizzas bake up golden and cheesy in just under 20 minutes. They’re convenient, fun to make, and sure to please kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 (13.8 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 3/4 cup mini pepperonis
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin to ensure the mini pizzas do not stick.
- Cut the Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a clean surface and then cut it into 12 equal squares, roughly sized to fit each muffin cup.
- Line Muffin Cups: Press each dough square firmly into an individual muffin cup, pushing the edges slightly up the sides to create a crust that will hold the toppings.
- Layer Cheese and Sauce: Place a small pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese at the bottom of each dough-lined cup, then add about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce over the cheese layer.
- Add More Cheese and Pepperonis: Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, followed by several mini pepperonis to complete the topping.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the mini pizzas from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes before carefully removing each one. Serve warm for best taste.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, bake a few extra minutes but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Feel free to customize toppings by adding vegetables or different types of cheese.
- Use a spoon or pastry brush to spread the sauce evenly if desired.
- These mini pizzas can be reheated in a toaster oven or microwave but are best fresh.
- If you don't have mini pepperonis, regular pepperoni slices cut into smaller pieces work well.
