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Mini Pizza Appetizers

A fun recipe to serve as a first course this holiday season is these Mini Pizza Appetizers made with Christmas cookie cutters. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Mini Pizza Appetizers, mini pizza bites appetizer
Servings: 15 - 20 mini pizzas depending on the size cookie cutter you select.
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Pizza crust dough either homemade or store bought
  • 1 cup pizza or marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • Assorted pizza toppings such as pepperoni green and red peppers

Instructions

  • On a large floured surface, roll out the pizza dough until thin.
  • Use desired cookie cutters to cut out shapes with the dough.
  • Arrange the shapes 1 to 2 inches apart on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
  • Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over each pizza.
  • Add the cheese and toppings to the pizzas.
  • Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven until the dough is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly; about 5 - 7 minutes. 

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Notes

  • You can prepare the mini pizza appetizers ahead of time by putting the pizzas together, cover lightly with plastic wrap and then placing the tray in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake them.
  • These mini pizza appetizers work great all year round and would be really cute for a child's birthday party using animal or flower shaped cookie cutters.
  • You might want to try my Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 275mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g