Skip the expensive takeout this weekend and whip up these easy 4-ingredient mini pizzas instead! Made with refrigerated biscuit dough, these personal pizzas are ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish. They’re a family favorite in our house because everyone gets to customize their own pizza with their favorite toppings!
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These mini pizzas make pizza night so much easier by skipping the dough-making process. Just roll out the biscuits, top, and bake! The best part? Everyone can create their own — no fighting over toppings. Plus, cleanup is a breeze!
🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions
- Refrigerated Biscuit Dough – I recommend Pillsbury Grands Buttermilk Biscuits for the perfect crust. They bake up flaky and golden!
- Pizza Sauce – Jarred pizza sauce works great. If you don’t have any, marinara is a solid substitute (just a bit thinner).
- Shredded Mozzarella – Fresh mozzarella melts best, but feel free to mix in cheddar, provolone, or havarti.
- Mini Pepperonis – Use whatever toppings your family loves! These are great for cleaning out the fridge.
- Cornmeal (for the pan) – Prevents sticking and adds a nice texture.
- Grated Parmesan (for garnish) – Optional, but adds a great salty finish.
👩🍳 How to Make Mini Pizzas
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 2: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each biscuit into a flat round.
Step 3: Dust two baking sheets with cornmeal. Arrange the dough rounds about 1 inch apart.
Step 4: Add 1–2 tablespoons of sauce to each crust. Then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
Step 5: Add pepperoni or your favorite toppings.
Step 6: Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the crust is golden and cooked through. For extra color, broil for 1–2 minutes until the cheese bubbles and browns slightly.
Step 7: Garnish with grated Parmesan and serve warm!
🔥 Tips for Success
- Grate your own cheese – Pre-shredded cheese often has anti-caking agents that affect melting. For softer cheeses like mozzarella, pop it in the freezer for a few minutes before grating.
- Use enough cheese! – A light layer will melt down more than you think. Don’t be shy.
- Don’t skip the cornmeal. – It keeps the dough from sticking to the pan and adds great texture. Trust me, I’ve made that mistake!
- Make dessert pizzas! – Try chocolate sauce, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips for a sweet twist.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are mini pizzas called?
They’re sometimes called pizzettes (Italian for “little pizzas”) but in the U.S., we usually just call them personal pizzas.
Can I make mini pizzas from scratch?
Absolutely! This recipe is a great shortcut using biscuit dough, but you can also make your own dough or use flatbreads, pita, or English muffins.
📌 Mini Pizza Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 mini pizzas
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
📝 Ingredients
- 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuits
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup mini pepperonis
- Cornmeal (for dusting baking sheets)
- Grated Parmesan (for garnish)
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roll each biscuit into a flat round.
- Lightly dust two baking sheets with cornmeal, and place the dough rounds on them, spaced about an inch apart.
- Spread 1–2 tablespoons of sauce on each round. Top with shredded mozzarella.
- Add pepperoni or other toppings.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Broil briefly for extra browning if desired.
- Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and serve hot!