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Golden Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes dough rising time)
  • Yield: 4 mini pizzas
  • Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These adorable Mini Heart-Shaped Pizzas are the perfect way to add a touch of love to your next meal! Made with a homemade dough, flavorful pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and customizable toppings, these pizzas are a fun and delicious treat for any occasion. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or just because!


Ingredients

  1. For the Dough:
    • All-purpose flour
    • Active dry yeast
    • Sugar
    • Warm water
    • Olive oil
    • Salt

    For the Toppings:

    1. Pizza sauce
    2. Shredded mozzarella cheese
    3. Sliced pepperoni or other toppings
    4. Fresh basil leaves (optional)
    5. Olive oil

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

  • Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast, letting it sit until frothy.
  • Mix flour and salt, then stir in yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until smooth, let rise for 1 hour.

Shape the Pizzas:

  • Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
  • Roll out dough into heart shapes, transfer to baking sheet.

Add the Toppings:

  • Spread pizza sauce, sprinkle cheese, and add toppings. Brush edges with olive oil.

Bake the Pizzas:

  • Bake 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbly.

Serve:

  • Cool slightly, garnish with basil, and enjoy!

Notes

For crispier crust, bake directly on a pizza stone. Get creative with toppings—add veggies, meats, or even pineapple for a twist!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
  • Calories: ~290 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg