Santa Belt Mini Pizza Bites (Printable)

Festive mini pizzas with gooey cheese, pepperoni strips, and olive accents perfect for gatherings.

# 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)

# Directions:

01 - Heat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut 24 rounds using a 2-inch cookie cutter. Arrange on baking sheet.
03 - Lightly brush each dough circle with olive oil.
04 - Spread 1 teaspoon pizza sauce evenly over each dough round.
05 - Distribute shredded mozzarella over each circle, place one pepperoni slice horizontally across each pizza and top with a sliced black olive at the center.
06 - Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over each mini pizza if desired.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese is melted and dough turns golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool for 2 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfectly sized mini pizzas ideal for holiday parties and kid-friendly gatherings.
  • Simple and easy to prepare with basic ingredients and tools.
  • Customizable with vegetarian pepperoni and optional Parmesan garnish.
  • Festive presentation that mimics Santa's belt for a fun seasonal touch.
02 -
  • Use a sharp 2-inch cookie cutter to create clean dough circles for uniform mini pizzas.
  • Lightly oiling the dough ensures a golden crust without sticking.
  • Adjust baking time based on oven performance but look for bubbly cheese and golden edges.
  • Choose vegetarian pepperoni and check labels to keep the recipe vegetarian and allergen-friendly.
Return