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Mini Pizzas

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Posted:11/17/21
Updated:11/17/21
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These Mini Pizzas are an easy party snack and quick dinner the whole family will love! Make individual pizzas with Pilsbury Grand refrigerator biscuits in under 15 minutes. Keep it classic with pepperoni or add your favorite pizza toppings!

mini pizzas baked on baking sheet.

Mini pizzas recipe

Pizza is a staple in my household and we eat it OFTEN. When we don’t want to spend the money on takeout, we make Pizza Casserole, Lasagna, or these homemade Mini Pizzas instead! I sometimes make the pizza dough from scratch, but more often than not, storebought flaky biscuit dough comes to the rescue!

We use Pilsbury Grands biscuits from the refrigerator aisle to make these individual pizzas. The biscuit dough is soft, buttery, and makes the perfect golden brown pizza crust. You can top your pizzas with homemade pizza sauce or your favorite storebought brand, as much or as little cheese as you like, and with literally any topping.

These mini pizzas are a favorite with the kids (and adults!) and are so much fun to customize. Speaking of kids, this recipe makes a great meal to pack for school lunches. You can even make a bunch of pizzas ahead of time and freeze them so you always have a few on hand to bake for a quick after school snack. 

mini pizzas ready to be served for kids on plate.

How to make mini pizzas with biscuits

It’s a pizza party! Set out the crusts, sauce, cheese, and various toppings for your family, friends, or guests and let everyone go wild creating their delicious pizza concoctions. The recipe comes together in just a few simple steps:

While the oven is preheating, roll the biscuit dough out into flat 4-inch rounds. You can do this with your hands or a rolling pin. Transfer the mini biscuit crusts to a greased baking sheet.

hand flattening down biscuit dough.

Top the biscuit crusts with your favorite pizza sauce, a heavy handful or two of cheese, and lots of pepperoni. Feel free to add even more toppings, like green peppers and mushrooms, to make the recipe your own.

raw biscuit dough with shredded cheese and pepperonis on it.

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake until the crusts are firm and golden brown. Talk about the perfect dinner for hectic weeknights!

baked mini pizzas on baking sheet.

Mini pizzas aren’t just for kids either! Serve them at your next game day gathering and watch them quickly disappear! Serve them with Cheesy Broccoli, Garlic Knots, Italian ham and turkey sliders, or broccoli cheese sticks or a game day feast. 

More individual pizza topping ideas

The sky is the limit when it comes to pizza toppings. Keep things simple with cheese and pepperoni or try any of these ideas:

  • Veggie: Load your vegetarian mini pizzas with any veggies you love, such as green peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, artichoke, banana peppers, or olives.
  • Hawaiian: Top with diced ham, pineapple, and onions. 
  • Meaty: Italian sausage, bacon, ham, cooked ground beef, grilled chicken, and meatballs are all great on pizza
  • Switch up the sauce: Swap your everyday pizza sauce with cherry tomato sauce,  spicy tomato sauce, pesto, or make a white pizza with EVOO, cheese, and lots of garlic. 
closeup of cheesy mini pizza with pepperoni.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best dough for mini pizzas?

Pillsbury Grand biscuits are our go-to. You can also use a sheet of storebought crescent roll dough or pizza dough. If you have the extra time, this homemade pizza dough is amazing! 

Can’t find biscuits? Try english muffins too!

How long do homemade biscuit pizzas last?

Pizza is best served fresh from the oven when the crust is golden and the cheese is hot and melted. If you happen to have leftovers, wrap them in plastic wrap or store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. For the best taste and texture, reheat leftovers in the oven or toaster oven.

Can I freeze homemade mini pizzas?

Absolutely! These are perfect to bake ahead of time, then freeze and reheat later. To freeze, let the baked pizzas cool to room temperature completely. Double wrap each pizza in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, place in a 375ºF to 425ºF oven and reheat until the cheese melts and the crust is crisp.

Can you cook mini pizzas in the microwave?

No. The pizza dough is raw and needs to be baked in a hot oven.

Some other recipes you’ll like:

  • Homemade Sloppy Joes
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  • Easy Chicken Pot Pie
  • Creamy Chicken and Noodles
  • Chicken and Dumpling Soup

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These Mini Pizzas are an easy party snack and quick dinner the whole family will love! Make individual pizzas with Pilsbury Grand refrigerator biscuits in under 15 minutes. Keep it classic with pepperoni or add your favorite pizza toppings!
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These Mini Pizzas are an easy party snack and quick dinner the whole family will love! Make individual pizzas with Pilsbury Grand refrigerator biscuits in under 15 minutes. Keep it classic with pepperoni or add your favorite pizza toppings!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
serves 4

Ingredients

  • 16 oz can Pillsbury Grands refrigerated biscuits
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 24 pepperoni slices

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Put each biscuit down on the baking sheet and press down on it with your hand or rolling pin until it becomes around 4 inches round.
  • Spread pizza sauce on top of each biscuit, followed by shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
Course:Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:mini pizzas
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  1. Jennifer Weirich says

    October 12, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    Can you make ahead and freeze? These would be great for my little guys lunches!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 12, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      Hey Jennifer, absolutely! Hope your little guys like them!

      Reply
  2. Cecile @ My Yellow Farmhouse says

    December 4, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    I just found this post… I’m behind because I was in Philadelphia for about a week. I’m going to send this link to both the son who lives in Philly & the one who lives in Massachusetts. They both have pizza-loving families!! And I like this idea for me – something I can ‘whip up’ for myself !! I LOVE LONDON !! We used to get to go there a lot… now…’not so much’….. Congrats on your show in London – how wonderful !!

    Reply
  3. Aimee / Wallflower Girl says

    December 2, 2013 at 11:53 am

    I wish I knew you last year because I have an artist friend who lives in London who is obsessed with dinosaurs – I’m sure she would have loved your show! Anyway, I’m up for mini anything, pizza anything and biscuit anything so this sounds mighty good to me 🙂

    Reply
  4. Tamara Coleman says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    What a great idea! 🙂
    http://www.prettybitchescancooktoo.com

    Reply
  5. Samina | The Cupcake Confession says

    November 29, 2013 at 1:40 am

    I recently attended a Pizza making workshop and ate sooooo many pizzas, I swore not to touch a slice for at least a couple of months. There I was the next day ordering a pizza on the phone ’cause I was so hungry and the only thing racing through my mind was a PIZZA!!! Your mini biscuit pizzas are just sooooooo awesome! and quick! what’s not to like! 🙂 Loving it !!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 29, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      I want to hear more about this pizza making workshop! I have to look for some in NYC, would be fun for me and Matthew to attend!

      Reply
  6. Sydney says

    November 28, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    These look so simple to make, perfect for the post-Thanksgiving “don’t want to cook anything” mood, after the leftovers are finished with.

    Reply
  7. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says

    November 26, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    These are ridiculously adorable. I love it when food tastes good AND is cute! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Amy @ Elephant Eats says

    November 26, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    Haha, so cool you had a solo dino show!!! Omg, I LOVE this quick pizza idea! Sometimes I buy the pillsbury pizza dough, which is essentially a giant biscuit…but I like this better. They’re so cute 🙂

    Reply
  9. Milana - the Jottings says

    November 26, 2013 at 3:32 am

    This looks so tasty! I need to make these this weekend! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Tessa @ Feral Kitchen says

    November 25, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    Great idea Pamela! Love it!

    Reply
  11. Mary says

    November 25, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Who doesn’t love a good pizza – and yours looks SOOO good –
    Mary x

    Reply
  12. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    November 25, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    Have you ever been to Roberta’s for pizza? How about Motorino? Two of my recent faves in the area. Do you have any others?

    Love the idea of using biscuit dough for quick weeknight dinners 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 25, 2013 at 7:03 pm

      Hey Chris, personally I think Roberta’s is overrated and overpriced. My favorite will always be Grimaldi’s. 🙂

      Reply
      • Chris @ Shared Appetite says

        November 25, 2013 at 7:28 pm

        Never been to Grimaldi’s yet… on my list of places to get to! I’ll have to check it out soon 🙂

        Reply
  13. Koko says

    November 25, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    That pizza truck is amazing! But how cuuute are those biscuit pizzas! I had pizza on the weekend hehehe mmmmm

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 25, 2013 at 7:05 pm

      You lucky girl!

      Reply
  14. The Sketched Chef says

    November 25, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    They look adorable and perfect !!

    Reply
  15. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

    November 25, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    These are the most adorable pizzas ever! What a fun and original idea, Pamela!
    My favorite topping has to be roasted veggies and chicken, yum!! 😉

    Reply
  16. Vicky and Ruth / May I Have That Recipe? says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Fun adventure in London! Love the idea of the biscuit pizza and how fast they can be ready on the table. The best part is that they are individual pizzas so each person can customize it.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 25, 2013 at 7:06 pm

      Definitely, I love the customization option!

      Reply
  17. Laura @ The Rookie Cook says

    November 25, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    I think we are pizza soul mates! We (or at least me) looooove pizza too! These biscuits look delicious and easy!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 25, 2013 at 7:06 pm

      Pizza mates! 🙂

      Reply
  18. [email protected] says

    November 25, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Trucks serving pizza! Being in London! Biscuits and pizza yummy and awesome! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Dan from Platter Talk says

    November 25, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    Pizza was long ago designated as most favorite food by this man. Thanks for this post, it makes my heart sing!!

    Reply
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