Pizza Bites
Thursday, November 5, 2009 by Pam
I've seen recipes for pizza bites around the web for awhile now and decided to make them for the appetizer party we had. I made plain cheese, pepperoni and cheese, kalamata olive and feta cheese bites. I used my favorite Trader Joe's pizza sauce for dipping. These pizza bites were quick and simple to make and tasted great. The kids loved them and so did the adults. I look forward to trying different combinations of these in the future.
Pizza Bites:
Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net
Adapted from Lauren's Kitchen
- Whole wheat pizza dough
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Pepperoni slices
- Feta cheese
- Kalamata olives, halved
- Dried basil, to taste
- Dried oregano, to taste
- Dried parsley, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Pizza sauce or marinara sauce, for dipping
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a pie dish with olive oil cooking spray.
Let the dough rest on the counter for 20 minutes. Grab a walnut size piece of the dough, flatten it with your hand then place the desired ingredients in the middle of the dough. Seal dough around the fillings and place in the the pie dish seam side down. Repeat, placing 15-16 balls into each pie dish.
Coat each ball with olive oil cooking spray then sprinkle the basil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, and Parmesan cheese, to taste.
Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the pizza bites are golden brown. Serve with warmed pizza sauce or marinara sauce. Enjoy.
Click here for a printable version of this recipe - For the Love of Cooking.net
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What a fun idea for a party! I'm thinking of hosting some co-workers around the holidays and this would be a fun addition! Thanks Pam!
this is genius!! like a minicalzone but more manageable to eat and less time to cook. and it will be my next pizza adventure
I want to come to your parties! :)
Another great appetizer! Thanks for sharing!
Oooo, these look amazing and I bet they taste great! It's a great idea, Pam- actually I could eat the whole plate!
Perfect party snacks or a meal just for me. hehe. Love it. Don't worry I'll share with others.
Wow.. this looks absolutely interesting.. yummmm.. wish I could grab one from the pic. absolutely tempting :)
Your blog is awesome. Exactly what I wish mine would be like. I would love it if you'd read mine and give me feedback!
Another delicious snack recipe to put in my holiday file!!!! This is ideal after a long day at the beach!!!
Pam, you are the best, new appy recipes is what I am looking for right now for my Xmas cocktail party...hooray
My daughter would love these and so would we- I bet you could freeze these and have them ready to pop in the microwave.
vickie
now, this is my kind of dish.
I keep meaning to make my own pizza bites- thanks for the yummy reminder!
What delicious party bites! Love the idea.
I think I could eat the entire tray....they look wonderful...can't wait to make these...they will be a hit!!!!!
Sort of like calzones but less formal! I love the idea!
These look and sound delicious! Wonder how they'd fare made with gluten free pizza dough. Guess I'm going to find out...
How cute are those! Love it! They're like mini/mini pizza pockets! I'm definitely going to make these- maybe for book club next week!!
Uh, whoa. That is AMAZING. I have to try that!! :)
is there any form of pizza that will not please? i think not. this is handy and easy and neat. excellent nosh, pam!
Fantastic and fun idea for pizza!! These are perfect for a holiday buffet for children and adults!!
you are a genius!
I am an appetizer kind of person and these are great! love the brie bites too!
Brilliant finger food! So handy and non-messy to eat (well, I'd probably manage to squirt some down my white shirt)
these get a vote from me! yum!
They're little pepperoni rolls! (Do you know about pepperoni rolls? I've only recently learned to my shock and horror that these are pretty regional to my area).
Using premade dough these are quicky, eash and look delicious. They would be terrific served with soup or salad. Great idea, Pam. Let's see how creative I can get.
I bet these were a huge success; each and every nibble. Great finger food for adults & kids. Surely a keeper. Thanks for sharing, Pam:)
I love these!!!! And love that you used whole wheat flour AND baked them. Awesome.
You are so getting me out of my appetizer rut! These are so clever, and a lot tidier for guests to nosh on. I'm bringing these to my next office potluck. Genius!
Perfect afternoon snack!
~ingrid
Great idea, I have not seen them, but I cant wait to try them!
Would this ever be a hit Saturdays and Sundays watching football! Great idea... and while not entirely healthy- the whole wheat helps, right?
I think these need to appear at SuperBowl!
Great idea...I don't think these would last long in my house at all!
How great would these be on a Friday night??? I think you could make them up ahead of time and stick 'em in the fridge till ready to bake. Leave 'em on the counter for 1/2 an hour and then bake as directed. These sound simple and delicious!
Oooh, these look delicious!
Your pizza bites look absolutely delightful! Thanks for sharing this great recipe.
I'm moving in next week.
These are adorable! Perfect appetizer idea with the holidays rapidly approaching! I might have to make them for my husband and I in the meantime, though :)
Why thank you! : )
Pam, this is such a great idea! What a creative way to recreate pizza!
Yum! I must try these.
Great idea! I'll have to try these next time I need to bring an appetizer.
My hubs really wants me to make these!
What a wonderful appetizer Pam! The pizza bites are adorable for a party and as a quick meal after running :))
Cheers!
Gera
Totally fun! I would have never thought of these... I think I need to try them!
These are great! What a great appetizer! I'll definitely be trying these!
These look great! I am making these soon!
Definitely great bites for a crowd or for a very hungry toddler and husband.
my daughter would absolutely love these. I will be trying these soon.
Ah, what an inspiration you are! I do believe my kids might actually eat these if I made them for dinner...
These look awesome! So cute too!
What an awesome idea! I'd happily eat many of these.
These are great Pam! They look so good are perfect for a party!
freaking awesome! You waited until football season is halfway over to bring these out? You've been holding out on us, I'm snooping in your kitchen from now on to see what you're not telling us! :)
I am so making these. My boyfriend is already thanking you (he is a pizza roll addict but I can't stand those frozen balls of terror).