Santa Belt Mini Pizza Bites (Print Version)

Festive mini pizzas with cheese, pepperoni, and olives ideal for holiday celebrations and kid-friendly snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce

→ Toppings

03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 24 slices pepperoni or vegetarian pepperoni
05 - 12 small black olives, pitted and sliced

→ Garnish

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out pizza dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use a 2-inch round cutter to cut out 24 circles. Place dough circles on the baking sheet.
03 - Lightly brush each dough circle with olive oil.
04 - Spread 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce on each dough circle.
05 - Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella over each mini pizza.
06 - Place one slice of pepperoni horizontally across the center of each mini pizza to resemble Santa’s belt.
07 - Add a slice of black olive at the center of the pepperoni to mimic the belt buckle.
08 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and dough is golden.
10 - Allow mini pizzas to cool for 2 minutes before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fun, festive presentation perfect for holiday parties
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Customizable with vegetarian options
  • Kid-friendly bites that appeal to all ages
  • Quick baking time for last-minute entertaining
02 -
  • Use parchment paper on your baking sheet for easy cleanup.
  • Pre-slice pepperoni and olives before assembly to streamline the process.
  • Let the baked mini pizzas cool slightly to avoid burns from hot cheese.
  • Keep an eye on oven timing as ovens vary and cheese should be bubbly but not browned.
  • For extra crispiness, bake on a preheated pizza stone.
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