Mini Pizza Appetizers are a nostalgic and fun dish perfect for parties, after-school snacks, or quick dinners. These bite-sized pizzas offer all the flavor of a traditional pie but in a customizable, handheld format. This vintage recipe, handwritten and clearly passed down through generations, is beloved for its simplicity and adaptability. Whether you add pepperoni, veggies, or stick to just cheese, these mini pizzas are sure to be a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 to 1½ cups pizza sauce
- 1½ to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni or mixed toppings (olives, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing cookie sheet)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- Prepare pizza dough according to package or homemade recipe directions.
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.
Step 2: Shape the Mini Pizzas
- Shape each piece into a small round, about 4 inches in diameter.
Step 3: Arrange and Top
- Place rounds on a greased cookie sheet.
- Form a rim around the edges.
- Spread 2–3 tablespoons of sauce on each pizza.
- Top with cheese and additional toppings.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake at 425°F for 10–12 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
Tips
- Add toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers.
- Brush dough edges with olive oil for a crispier rim.
- Use garlic butter on the crust for extra flavor.
- Substitute pesto for tomato sauce for a fresh twist.
- Make them ahead and refrigerate; bake when ready.
- Use whole-wheat dough for a healthier option.
- Turn them into “build-your-own mini pizzas” for parties.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
- Use fresh mozzarella for a gourmet-style bite.
- Freeze unbaked mini pizzas for future quick meals.
Transcription of the Original Recipe
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Mini Pizza Appetizers Prepare pizza dough according to directions. Divide dough into 8 Equal pieces Shape into small rounds, about 4" in diameter. Place on greased cookie sheet, form rim around edges. Spread 2-3 tbsp of sauce on each pizza, cheese + toppings Bake at 425° for 10-12 min Salvaged Recipes
From Transcription to Instructions
The original directions were short and to the point, so our instructions simply unpack them into easy steps you can follow at the counter: get the dough ready and divide it, shape each piece into a roughly 4" round and form a rim, grease the cookie sheet before arranging the rounds, then spread 2–3 tablespoons sauce, add cheese and toppings, and bake at 425°F for 10–12 minutes. We kept the same amounts and timing, we just spelled out when to grease, shape, and top so you won’t have to guess the order.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 5.5gSaturated Fat: 2.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.2mg
