How to Make the Perfect Pita Pizzas
Mediterranean · Easy · 20 min · 4 servings
These pita pizzas are a kid friendly recipe that lets little ones customize their own personal pizzas in minutes. Using pita bread as the base they bake up crispy and delicious with classic mild toppings everyone loves.
Why this recipe works
This Pita Pizzas recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 20 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 340 calories with 16g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 4 count whole wheat pita bread rounds
- 0.5 cup mild pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 0.25 cup sliced black olives
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Pitas
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and place pita rounds on a baking sheet. Spread 2 tablespoons of mild pizza sauce evenly over each pita leaving a small border around the edge.
Step 2: Add Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over each sauced pita then let kids add their chosen toppings like pepperoni and olives. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top.
Step 3: Bake Until Bubbly
Bake the pita pizzas in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the pita edges are lightly golden and crisp.
Step 4: Cool and Slice
Remove from the oven and let cool for 3 minutes before slicing each pita into quarters. The cooling step prevents burned mouths from hot cheese.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- whole wheat pita → regular white pita or English muffin for a different base
- mini pepperoni → diced cooked chicken for a different protein topping
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overloading the pita with too many toppings which makes the center soggy
- Cutting and serving immediately without cooling which causes the hot cheese to burn kids mouths
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 340 calories, 16g protein, 40g carbs, 13g fat, 3g fiber.
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