Santa Belt Mini Pizza Bites (Print View)

Festive mini pizzas topped with cheese, pepperoni stripes, and olive buckles for holiday fun.

# Components:

→ 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)

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare with minimal ingredients.
  • Fun and festive design that kids will adore.
  • Customizable toppings for vegetarian options.
  • Perfect appetizer for holiday parties and gatherings.
02 -
  • Use a 2-inch cookie cutter to ensure uniform mini pizza sizes for even baking.
  • Brush dough lightly with olive oil to help toppings adhere and add extra crispness.
  • Let the mini pizzas cool slightly before serving to avoid burns.
  • Check labels if using vegetarian pepperoni to avoid hidden allergens.
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