Quick & Easy Mini Pizza Recipe {Ready in 15 Min}

Key Takeaways

• Portion control: Mini pizzas are a great way to satisfy your pizza cravings without overindulging. They are small enough that you can enjoy them without feeling guilty.
• Convenience: Mini pizzas are easy to make and can be cooked quickly in an oven or toaster oven. This makes them a great option for a quick meal or snack.
• Fun: Eating a mini pizza can be a fun and enjoyable experience. You can share them with friends or family for a pizza night or enjoy them as a single serving.
• Variety: Mini pizzas can be made with a variety of flavors and toppings, so you can choose whatever suits your taste preferences. The kids especially will love creating their own special mix-and-match pizza variety!
• Tortilla Crust: Uses flour tortillas straight from the pantry for a crispy, no-yeast base.

Ingredient Notes

Homemade Pizza Sauce

• Garlic clove  — Use a fresh garlic clove for a savory, aromatic flavor that makes this sauce taste like it’s been simmering all day.
• Olive oil — Used to combine the ingredients and adds robust flavor.
• Crushed tomatoes in rich puree – Using crushed tomatoes in puree instead of juice or thin sauce gives you a thick, richer base. This is the “pro secret” for tortilla pizzas because it stays on top of the crust rather than soaking into it.
• Brown sugar – A tiny bit of brown sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes and creates a classic sauce.
• Italian seasoning – One-stop blend of seasonings like oregano, basil, and thyme gives the sauce the traditional herb-forward pizza flavor.
• Dried basil – Enhances the flavor of the sauce with additional basil.
• Salt – Just a bit of salt goes a long way to give this sauce depth.
• Crushed red pepper flakes – Perfect little bit of spicy kick to the sauce with just a bit of red pepper flakes.

Mini Pizzas

• 4-inch flour tortillas – Small, street taco size or fajita-sized tortillas, work best for individual portions.
• Mini pepperoni – These work well on the smaller mini-pizzas, but the pizza can be customized with your favorite toppings.
• Shredded mozzarella cheese – Classic flavor with the “cheese pull” that you know and love on traditional pizza.
• Fresh basil – Adds color and flavor to the mini pizzas to make them restaurant-style.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Mini Pizza

Step 1: Preheat the oven and lay the tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce on each one, leaving a small border.

Step 2: Sprinkle cheese over the sauce and place mini pepperoni and basil on each pizza. This is where each person can get creative and add their own favorite toppings!

Step 3: Bake the pizzas for 8-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.

Step 4: Remove the pizzas from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Pro Tips for the Best Mini Pizza

• Use small tortillas: The secret to this Mini Pizza recipe is using small street taco flour tortillas as the pizza crust. These cute little tortillas are only about 4 inches wide and crisp up when baked. This is also the perfect size for a child’s lunchbox!
• Possibilities are endless: It would be fun to change them up and make Mini Taco Pizzas as well. You could spread them with refried beans or taco meat and top them with some Four-cheese Mexican Shredded Cheese.
• Let the kids help: I recommend letting the kids help you make their own mini pizzas just the way they like them. Kids can even make these themselves in the toaster oven with just a can of good tomato sauce and toppings of choice!
• Bake them your way: I baked these homemade pizzas in the oven, but you can use a toaster oven if you’re just making a couple of mini pizzas. You want the crust to be lightly browned and crisp, and the cheese to be melted and ooey-gooey delicious.
• Use a hot oven: A hot oven is essential for getting the “pizzeria” style crunch on the thin tortilla crust. This means the oven should be at least 450 degrees F.

Variations and Substitutions

• Low-Carb or Gluten-Free – Use almond flour or cauliflower tortillas to make these low-carb or gluten-free.
• BBQ Chicken Mini Pizza – Swap the pizza sauce for BBQ sauce and top with shredded chicken and red onions.
• Meat Lovers Mini Pizza – Use cooked sausage, bacon bits, and mini pepperoni or leftover cooked meat.

What to Serve With Mini Pizzas

Simple Sides:

• Caesar salad with homemade croutons
• Garden salad with Italian dressing
• Garlic breadsticks or garlic bread
• Coleslaw for a crunchy contrast
• Fresh fruit salad

Appetizers and Extras:

• Mozzarella sticks with marinara
• Buffalo wings or chicken tenders
• Garlic knots brushed with butter
• Antipasto platter with olives and cheese
• Caprese salad skewers

Beverages:

• Sparkling lemonade
• Italian sodas
• Iced tea with lemon
• Root beer floats for the kids