This Puff Pastry Pizza Bites recipe comes together in about 30 minutes, and it’s baked right in a muffin tin for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will love! It’s all about having fun while cooking and enjoying every scrumptious bite with your loved ones!
Ingredients You’ll Need
To whip up these delightful Puff Pastry Pizza Bites, you’ll need the following ingredients. You can easily customize them based on what you have in your kitchen!
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough, thawed but still chilled (because we like convenience!)
- ¾ cup marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought; no judgment here!)
- ⅓ cup whole milk ricotta cheese (for that creamy, dreamy goodness)
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (because everything’s better with cheese, am I right?)
- 12 pepperoni slices, cut into smaller pieces (add as many or as little as you like!)
- SideDish Ranch, for dipping (totally optional, but highly recommended!)
How to Make These Pizza Bites
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This will ensure we get that perfect golden-brown puff pastry!
Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with nonstick cooking spray. Use a good amount so the bites don’t stick and get messy! You want them to pop out easily when they’re done.
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to slightly enlarge the sheet. This is where the magic starts, flaking and fluffing!
Cut the pastry into 12 equal squares. You can be precise, but let’s be real, little imperfections make them even cuter!
Gently press each puff pastry square into the muffin tin cups, letting the edges stick out slightly. You want them to be like mini pastry bowls, ready to be filled with goodness.
Add about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce into each pastry cup. Try not to overfill, keep it controlled for the best results!
Spoon a small dollop (around 1 teaspoon) of ricotta cheese on top of the marinara. Just enough to spread the creamy joy!
Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese over the ricotta and marinara layers, letting it pile up a bit because who can resist cheese??
Add the pepperoni pieces, distributing evenly across the cups. You can totally get creative here and toss in other toppings, or leave them off for a vegetarian version.
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed. Oh, the smell that fills your kitchen will be drool-worthy!
Allow the pizza bites to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully remove them. (A butter knife comes in handy to gently run around the edges!)
Serve warm with SideDish Classic Ranch for dipping, oh, enjoy every delicious bite!
If you loved this recipe, be sure to check out my Oven Fried Feta Rolls With Chili Honey or my Baked BBQ Sausage Bites!
Why This Puff Pastry Pizza Bites Works
Quick & Easy
This dish comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, right? You might even have the kids join in, get them involved in the fun!
Minimal Cleanup Required
Guess what? Takes only one muffin tin to make these bad boys, which means minimal cleanup for you! More time to enjoy time with your family and less time scrubbing dishes, am I right?
Customizable
These pizza bites are seriously so easy to customize. Have leftover chicken? Toss it in! Some veggies lying around? Use those instead! You really can use whatever ingredients you have.
Comfort Food
These bites are loaded with tons of flavor and feelings of warmth and nostalgia. They remind me of cozy family dinners. A truly comfort food experience that leaves you feeling satisfied.
Serving and Storage Tips
What to Serve With This
Pair these amazing pizza bites with a fresh salad or some crispy vegetable sticks for a balanced meal. Or, just give in and have a couple (or more) of these on their own, they’re that good!
Storage
These Puff Pastry Pizza Bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just make sure they’re in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Reheating Instructions
To reheat, simply pop them back in the oven for a few minutes at 350°F (175°C) until they’re warm. You could also microwave them, but, honestly, they taste way better when warmed in the oven!
Freezer Friendly
Yes! These pizza bites can be frozen before baking. Just assemble them in the muffin tray, cover, and freeze. When you’re ready to bake, pop them straight into the oven, just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your puff pastry, gather the fam, and make these delicious Puff Pastry Pizza Bites today! You won’t regret it. Trust me, everyone will be asking for seconds! Enjoy!
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Easy Puff Pastry Pizza Bites
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Delicious Puff Pastry Pizza Bites made in a muffin tin, customizable with your favorite toppings, and perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough, thawed and chilled
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
- ⅓ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 12 pepperoni slices, cut into smaller pieces
- SideDish Ranch, for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to slightly enlarge the sheet.
- Cut the pastry into 12 equal squares.
- Gently press each puff pastry square into the muffin tin cups.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce into each pastry cup.
- Spoon a small dollop of ricotta cheese on top of the marinara.
- Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese over the ricotta and marinara layers.
- Add the pepperoni pieces evenly across the cups.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove from the tin.
- Serve warm with ranch for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings based on what you have on hand. For a vegetarian version, skip the pepperoni.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg