Description
Mini Lunchbox Pizzas are bite-sized, easy-to-make pizza treats perfect for kids’ lunches or snack time. Made with crescent or biscuit dough, topped with classic pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning, these mini pizzas bake quickly in a muffin tin to create a crispy crust and melty cheesy center that’s both fun and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough or biscuit dough
Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni or diced regular pepperoni
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Olive oil spray or melted butter for brushing (optional)
- Extra toppings like diced bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Shape the Dough: Unroll the crescent or biscuit dough and cut it into 12 equal pieces. Press each piece into a mini muffin cup, pushing the dough up the sides to form a crust bowl.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce into each dough cup. Sprinkle a moderate amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then add a few pieces of mini or diced pepperoni. Optionally include diced bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms for extra flavor. Finish by sprinkling Italian seasoning over each pizza.
- Bake the Mini Pizzas: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the mini pizzas to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm, or let cool completely before packing in lunchboxes.
Notes
- These mini pizzas can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month.
- Reheat frozen or refrigerated mini pizzas in the oven or microwave before serving to restore crispness and warmth.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on preference—vegetables, different cheeses, or meats all work well.
- Brushing the crust with olive oil or melted butter before baking can add a nice golden color and extra flavor.
