Mini Pizza Bites (Perfect Party Snack & Kid-Friendly Recipe)
Soft and fluffy mini pizza bites made with homemade dough, rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and colorful veggies. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or a fun kid-friendly snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all purpose flour (about 250 grams)
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 180 milliliters)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup thick tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 150 grams)
- 1 small bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons black olives, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius and lightly grease a mini muffin tin with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, and salt.
- Add warm water and olive oil, then mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Divide the dough into small pieces and press each piece into the mini muffin tin cavities to form small cups.
- Spoon a small amount of tomato sauce into each dough cup.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, diced bell pepper, and sliced olives.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the dough is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use room temperature dough for easier shaping.
- Do not overfill with sauce to prevent soggy centers.
- Let the bites cool slightly before removing to avoid sticking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven for best texture.