Santa Belt Mini Pizza Bites (Print Version)

Festive mini pizzas with melted cheese, pepperoni, and olive accents for party appetizers.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough

→ Sauce

02 - ½ cup pizza sauce

→ Toppings

03 - 1½ 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out the pizza dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut 24 circles using a 2-inch round cookie cutter and place them on the baking sheet.
03 - Lightly brush each dough circle with olive oil to enhance browning.
04 - Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce evenly onto each dough round.
05 - Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over each mini circle.
06 - Place one slice of pepperoni horizontally across the center of each mini pizza to resemble Santa's belt.
07 - Position a sliced black olive over the center of the pepperoni slice to mimic a belt buckle.
08 - Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of each mini pizza.
09 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and dough turns golden.
10 - Allow mini pizzas to cool for 2 minutes before serving to prevent burns.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy and quick to make in just 32 minutes total.
  • Perfect appetizer for holiday parties with festive and fun presentation.
  • Kid-friendly and customizable with vegetarian options.
  • Simple ingredients you likely have on hand or can easily find.
02 -
  • Use a well-floured surface to roll out the dough smoothly without sticking.
  • Chill the dough briefly if it becomes too soft to handle.
  • Cut olives thinly for a better buckle appearance.
  • Watch baking time closely to prevent over-browning; cheese should be bubbly and crust golden.
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