Caprese Pizza Bites: Easy Appetizers for Flavorful Gatherings
Delicious and easy-to-make appetizers that feature the fresh flavors of a classic Caprese salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 pizza bites 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package mini pizza crusts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the mini pizza crusts on a baking sheet.
- Top each crust with mozzarella balls, tomato halves, and chopped basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For an added kick, sprinkle red pepper flakes on top before baking.
- These can be made ahead and served at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pizza bites
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Caprese, Pizza Bites, Appetizers, Easy Recipes, Party Food