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Easy Homemade Copycat Lunchable Pizza Bites Recipe

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These homemade copycat Lunchable pizza bites are quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients. They’re perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or party appetizers, with a crispy bottom, chewy top, and melty cheese pull.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 1½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Let pizza dough sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Lightly flour a work surface. Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness.
  3. Cut out circles using a 2½ to 3-inch round cutter or glass. Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Gather scraps, re-roll, and cut more circles (about 20-24 total).
  4. Poke each circle a few times with a fork to prevent puffing.
  5. Mix olive oil and garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush lightly over each dough circle.
  6. Spoon about ½ teaspoon pizza sauce onto each circle and spread gently, leaving a small border.
  7. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon mozzarella onto each sauced circle.
  8. Place 1-2 pepperoni slices on each bite, pressing gently.
  9. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over tops.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden and cheese is bubbly.
  11. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra crispy bottoms, bake on a preheated pizza stone or baking steel. Use room temperature cheese for even melting. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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