Mini Pizza Caseira

Name: Mini Pizza Caseira
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 roll Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, enough for 4-6 mini pizzas); 1/2 cup Tomato sauce (or pizza sauce); 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1/4 cup Pepperoni slices (optional, or other preferred toppings); 1/2 teaspoon Oregano (dried, for sprinkling); 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for greasing and brushing)

A simple and delicious recipe for homemade mini pizzas, perfect as a snack or appetizer. This easy-to-follow recipe brings the classic taste of pizza in a convenient individual size, ideal for any occasion or a quick meal. Enjoy making these customizable mini pizzas from scratch!

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Assembling mini pizzas with sauce and cheese

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

Portuguese

Nutrition (per serving)

300

Calories

12g

Protein

30g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Mini pizzas topped with pepperoni before baking

Ingredients

Pizza dough
(store-bought or homemade, enough for 4-6 mini pizzas)
1 roll
Tomato sauce
(or pizza sauce)
1 cup
Mozzarella cheese
(shredded)
1 cup
Pepperoni slices
(optional, or other preferred toppings)
1 cup
Oregano
(dried, for sprinkling)
1 teaspoon
Olive oil
(for greasing and brushing)
1 tablespoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Baked golden mini pizzas fresh out of the oven

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil. If using store-bought dough, unroll it.
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Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil. If using store-bought dough, unroll it.
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Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking. If making dough from scratch, allow it to rest before shaping.
2
Using a round cookie cutter or a glass rim, cut out small circles from the pizza dough to form your mini pizza bases. You should get about 4-6 mini pizzas depending on the size.
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Using a round cookie cutter or a glass rim, cut out small circles from the pizza dough to form your mini pizza bases. You should get about 4-6 mini pizzas depending on the size.
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Dust your work surface with flour to prevent sticking. Re-roll any leftover dough scraps to make more mini pizzas.
3
Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheet. Spread a spoonful of tomato sauce evenly over each mini pizza base, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheet. Spread a spoonful of tomato sauce evenly over each mini pizza base, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Don't overload the sauce, as it can make the crust soggy. A thin, even layer is best.
4
Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce on each mini pizza.
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Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce on each mini pizza.
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Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
5
Add your desired toppings, such as pepperoni slices, bell peppers, onions, or olives. Finish with a sprinkle of dried oregano.
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Add your desired toppings, such as pepperoni slices, bell peppers, onions, or olives. Finish with a sprinkle of dried oregano.
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Cut toppings into small pieces so they cook through quickly and fit well on the mini pizzas.
6
Bake the mini pizzas in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Bake the mini pizzas in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Keep an eye on the pizzas as baking times can vary between ovens. The edges should be slightly crisp.
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Carefully remove the mini pizzas from the oven. Let them cool for a minute or two before serving hot. Enjoy your homemade mini pizzas!
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Carefully remove the mini pizzas from the oven. Let them cool for a minute or two before serving hot. Enjoy your homemade mini pizzas!
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Serve immediately for the best taste and texture. They can be reheated in a toaster oven for a few minutes.