Santa Belt Mini Pizza Bites (Printable)

Festive mini pizzas with cheese, pepperoni belts, and olive buckles ideal for holiday and kid-friendly parties.

# 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)

# Method:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
02 - Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut 24 rounds using a 2-inch cookie cutter. Arrange on the baking sheet.
03 - Lightly brush each dough circle with olive oil.
04 - Spread 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce evenly over each dough round.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly atop each sauced round.
06 - Place one slice of pepperoni horizontally across the center of each mini pizza.
07 - Position one slice of black olive at the center of the pepperoni strip to simulate a belt buckle.
08 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
09 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cheese bubbles and dough turns golden.
10 - Allow mini pizzas to rest for 2 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and fun presentation perfect for holiday parties.
  • Quick and easy to prepare, ready in just over 30 minutes.
  • Kid-friendly and customizable with vegetarian options.
  • The combination of gooey cheese, pepperoni, and olive gives a unique look and delicious flavor.
02 -
  • Use a 2-inch cookie cutter for perfectly sized mini pizzas that are easy to handle.
  • If you want crispier dough, bake for the full 12 minutes or place the baking sheet on a pizza stone.
  • Remove olives' seeds completely to avoid bitterness.
  • Brush olive oil on the dough before adding sauce to prevent sogginess.
  • Check labels if you have allergen concerns, especially for soy in pepperoni and cheese.
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