Santa Belt Mini Pizza Bites (Printable Version)

Mini pizzas featuring gooey cheese, pepperoni strips, and olive accents for party gatherings.

# What You 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)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out pizza dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut 24 circles using a 2-inch round cookie cutter and place them on the 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 over each sauced dough circle.
06 - Place one slice of pepperoni horizontally across the center of each mini pizza to mimic Santa's belt.
07 - Top the pepperoni strip with a sliced black olive to resemble a belt buckle.
08 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over each mini pizza 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 pizzas to cool for 2 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with ready-made dough and simple ingredients.
  • Festive presentation perfect for holiday parties and kid-friendly events.
  • Flexible with a vegetarian option using meatless pepperoni.
  • Quick baking time for a fast and fun appetizer.
02 -
  • Use a sharp 2-inch round cookie cutter for clean dough circles.
  • Chill the dough briefly if it becomes too soft to handle.
  • Brush olive oil gently to avoid sogginess under the toppings.
  • Check the pizza bites at 10 minutes to prevent overbaking.
  • Serve shortly after baking for the best flavor and texture.
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