Individual Party Pizzas

These Individual Party Pizzas are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining crispy crusts with savory toppings for a perfect handheld meal. The base features a rich tomato sauce enhanced with fresh Italian sausage, aromatic herbs, and sautéed onions. Topped with crisp bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, and briny olives, each pizza offers a burst of authentic Italian flavor. The generous layer of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan creates a gooey, golden crust that pulls perfectly with every bite. Ideal for game day gatherings, family dinners, or casual weeknight meals, these mini pizzas allow everyone to customize their own portion. They are easy to prepare in advance and bake quickly, ensuring hot, fresh food is ready when your guests arrive.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 655.1

Description

These Individual Party Pizzas are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining crispy crusts with savory toppings for a perfect handheld meal. The base features a rich tomato sauce enhanced with fresh Italian sausage, aromatic herbs, and sautéed onions. Topped with crisp bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, and briny olives, each pizza offers a burst of authentic Italian flavor. The generous layer of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan creates a gooey, golden crust that pulls perfectly with every bite. Ideal for game day gatherings, family dinners, or casual weeknight meals, these mini pizzas allow everyone to customize their own portion. They are easy to prepare in advance and bake quickly, ensuring hot, fresh food is ready when your guests arrive.

Ingredients

Fresh Italian sausage
Olive oil
Onion, chopped
Minced
Plum or whole tomatoes
Pizza dough, divided
Dried basil leaves, crushed
Dried oregano leaves, crushed
Salt
Dried rosemary leaves, crushed
Pepperoni, thinly sliced
Green or red bell pepper, cut into 1/2" pieces
Onion, coarsely chopped
Fresh mushrooms, sliced
Sliced ripe olives, drained
Marinated, quartered artichoke hearts, drained and halved
Crushed dried red pepper
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the fresh Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and drain excess fat if desired.
3
In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the canned plum or whole tomatoes to the skillet. Break them up with a wooden spoon. Stir in the dried basil, oregano, salt, rosemary, and cooked sausage. Simmer for 10 minutes to create the pizza sauce.
5
Divide the pizza dough into 6 equal balls. Roll or stretch each ball into a small circle, approximately 6-8 inches in diameter, on the prepared baking sheets.
6
Spread a thin layer of the sausage-tomato sauce over each pizza base, leaving a small border for the crust.
7
Distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
8
Top each pizza with an assortment of pepperoni, bell pepper pieces, sliced mushrooms, sliced olives, and artichoke hearts.
9
Sprinkle the crushed dried red pepper and grated Parmesan cheese over the toppings.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
11
Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 655.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42.0g65%
Saturated Fat 13.1g66%
Cholesterol 94.0mg32%
Sodium 1408.0mg59%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 4.8g
Protein 51.2g103%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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