Margherita Pizza Bites

Muffin Pizza Bites:

• 1 (13.8oz) can refrigerated pizza crust
• ¼ cup Pizza Sauce
• 12 Mozzarella Balls (bocconcini), halved
• 12 Cherry Tomatoes, halved (sub yellow tomatoes if desired)
• 2-4 Tbsp Shredded Parmesan Cheese, plus more for toppings
• Fresh herbs, basil, thyme, parsley and oregano (dried herbs can be used as well)

Optional:

• Toppings of choice: chopped veggies, pepperonis, pesto, etc.

Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Grease muffin pan with baking spray.

Roll out pizza crust on a floured surface into thin rectangle. Using a 4-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 12 circles. Place dough circles in prepared muffin cups, pressing dough into the bottom and up the sides of each cup. Sprinkle bottom with shredded parmesan cheese, about 2 Tbsp or desired amount. Add about 1 tsp pizza sauce to each cup. Top with 2 halved mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and more Parmesan cheese.

Bake until cheese is melted and top of crust starts to brown, 15-17 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Top with fresh herbs if desired. Makes 12 pizza bites.

Note: These are meant to be customized! Add desired amount of pizza sauce and cheese and add more favorite toppings if desired!

Refrigerate and Store:

Meal prep and store for later! Place in an airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in oven or microwave and enjoy.