Santa Belt Mini Bites (Print)

Festive mini bites with melted cheese, pepperoni strips, and olive accents—perfect for joyful celebrations.

# Components:

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out 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.
04 - Spread 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce evenly over each dough circle.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over each mini pizza.
06 - Place one slice of pepperoni horizontally across the center of each pizza to simulate Santa's belt.
07 - Place a sliced black olive on the center of the pepperoni strip to mimic the belt buckle.
08 - Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over each mini pizza, if desired.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the dough turns golden brown.
10 - Allow the mini pizzas to cool for 2 minutes before serving.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Festive and fun mini pizzas that mimic Santa's belt for a playful holiday touch.
  • Quick and easy to prepare with just 32 minutes total time.
  • Kid-friendly and customizable with vegetarian options.
  • Perfect appetizer or party food that looks impressive but requires minimal effort.
02 -
  • Use a chilled dough to make rolling and cutting circles easier and less sticky.
  • To ensure even baking, place mini pizzas spaced slightly apart on the baking sheet.
  • Check the pepperoni and cheese labels for soy content if allergies are a concern.
  • Allow the mini pizzas to cool briefly before serving to avoid burns and help cheese set.
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