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Finished pizza pie bites on a serving platter.

Pizza Pie Bites

These Pizza Pie Bites are an impressive party appetizer that are a huge hit with kids and adults alike. Also great to have in the freezer for snacks.
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 48 bites

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Ground Italian sausage
  • 8 oz. Block Mozzarella cheese
  • 6 oz. Tomato paste
  • 1/4 c. Water
  • 1 T. Olive oil
  • 2 t. Italian seasoning
  • 1 t. Garlic powder
  • 1 t. Salt
  • 1/4 t. Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 c. All-Purpose flour
  • 2 t. Salt
  • 1 t. Italian seasoning
  • 4 T. Butter
  • 3 T. Cold water

Instructions
 

  • Brown Italian sausage in a small skillet. While meat cooks, cut block of mozzarella cheese into small chunks.
  • Stir together the tomato paste, water, olive oil, 1 T. Italian seasoning, garlic powder, 1 t. salt and crushed red pepper flakes. Drain ground beef or Italian sausage and stir into tomato mixture. Stir in the mozzarella. Cover and refrigerate until assembling.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, 2 t. salt and 1 t. Italian seasoning. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter, two knives or your hands until crumbly. Slowly add the water and stir. If necessary, form the dough into a ball with your hands, adding a bit more water as needed.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter or glass, cut circles out of dough. Press into a mini muffin tin. Repeat as needed.
  • Spoon about 2 teaspoons of pizza filling into each little cup. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes, until cheese is thoroughly melted and crust is lightly golden brown.

Notes

  • Easily double or triple this recipe with minimal extra effort or time.
  • Have fun with the fillings. Replace the Italian sausage with pepperoni. Add black olives, onion, green peppers or mushrooms. All of your favorite toppings can work in this recipe!
  • After baking, cool the pizza pie bites and then flash freeze on a cookie sheet for 30 minutes before transferring to a freezer bag. To reheat, bake from frozen at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or microwave for about 90 seconds.
Keyword appetizers, freezer cooking, pizza pie bites, snacks