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Mini Monster Eyeball Pizza Bites with Olive Pupils

Mini monster eyeball pizza bites are baked on a large baking sheet until the crusts are golden and the mozzarella is melted. Each 3-inch pizza round gets a black olive slice in the center for a pupil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
cooling 5 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting
  • 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough
  • 0.75 cup pizza sauce
  • 6 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 12 black olives slices, drained

Equipment

  • 1 large baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Lightly dust a work surface with flour.
  4. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and press each into a 3-inch round.
  5. Arrange the rounds on the baking sheet.
  6. Spoon 1 tablespoon pizza sauce onto each round.
  7. Divide the mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
  8. Place one olive slice in the center of each to make a pupil.
  9. Bake for 12–16 minutes, until the crusts are golden and the cheese is melted.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For evenly sized bites, press each dough piece into a 3-inch round. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 2 months. Use dairy-free mozzarella for a dairy-free version.