These irresistible mini deep dish pizzas are so fun and have the perfect crispy bottom just like a deep dish pizza! Layered with marinara, pepperoni and lots of cheese, it’s hard not to love them. You can serve them as an after school snack for kids, appetizers for a party, game day food, or even dinner with a salad! Dip them in nacho cheese and marinara for the ultimate pizza bite!

You can make these mini deep dish pizzas with homemade pizza dough and marinara or use store bought, it’s completely up to you! Change them up and add all your favorite toppings! The combinations and options are endless.

Deep Dish Pizza Bites

*Makes 12 pizza bites

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough, store bought or homemade

• 1/2 cup marinara

• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese

• 8 pepperoni slices, cut into 4ths

• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

• Optional: cheese sauce and extra marinara for dipping

Instructions

• Cut pizza dough into 12 pieces. In greased muffin tins, place pizza dough into the bottom of 12 muffin tin wells, working the dough slightly up the sides

• Layer the marinara, pepperoni, and cheese on top of the pizza dough. Bake in a 450 degree preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until pizzas are turning golden brown and dough is cooked through

• Top mini pizzas with grated parmesan and serve with cheese sauce and marinara on the side