If a flaky croissant and your favorite pizzeria had a baby, it would look and taste like these pizza bites. Made with buttery puff pastry and whatever toppings your heart desires, these little bites are crisp, gooey and absolutely impossible to stop eating. Think of these cutout pizza bites as a bagel bite upgrade. They are quick and easy to assemble, and they’ll be a hit at your next party. —Elise Jesse, Cincinnati, Ohio
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pizza sauce
- 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- Mini pepperoni
- Mozzarella cheese pearls or burrata
- 5 to 6 grape tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Optional: Sliced jalapenos
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unroll puff pastry sheets. Using a 3-1/4-in. round cutter (or Mason jar lid), cut out 9 circles from each sheet. Cut a smaller hole in the center of each circle with a 1-in. round cutter. Place circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush over each circle. Bake until lightly browned, 10-13 minutes.
- Top circles with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni. Preheat broiler. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.
- Top with mini mozzarella pearls or burrata, sliced tomatoes, fresh basil and sliced jalapenos, if desired, before serving.