Description
Mini pepperoni pizzas delight taste buds with crispy crusts and savory toppings. Cheese melts perfectly, creating irresistible bites you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pita bread or English muffins
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pizza sauce
- 1 cup (240 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16 pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp (5 g) Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner.
- Arrange pita bread or split English muffins on the prepared baking sheet, creating individual pizza bases.
- Distribute pizza sauce across each base, carefully leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow.
- Generously cover the sauce with shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring even distribution.
- Layer pepperoni slices over the cheese, creating a consistent coverage across each mini pizza.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly to enhance the flavor profile of the mini pizzas.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts completely and turns golden with slightly crispy edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the mini pizzas to cool for 2-3 minutes to set the melted cheese.
- Optional: Slice each mini pizza into smaller sections for easier serving.
- Serve immediately while the cheese remains warm and the crust is crisp.
Notes
- Make sure your baking sheet is lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Choose whole wheat pita or English muffins for a healthier twist, adding more fiber and nutrients to your mini pizzas.
- Customize toppings by adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano after baking for a burst of fresh flavor and aromatic appeal.
- For a vegetarian version, swap pepperoni with sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or plant-based pepperoni alternatives to suit different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg