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Personal Pita Pizzas

Quick, kid-built personal pizzas using pita/naan + marinara + mozzarella. Great for topping bars.

Cuisine: Italian · Dish Type: Main Dish · Prep: 10 min · Cook: 12 min · Servings: 4 pita pizzas · Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ingredients

  • Pita breads (or naan)
  • Jarred marinara sauce
  • Shredded mozzarella
  • Pepperoni
  • Grated parmesan (optional)
  • Fresh basil (optional)
  • Optional toppings: sliced olives, cooked sausage, sliced bell pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Put pitas on a sheet pan.
  3. Sauce: spread 1–2 tbsp marinara per pita.
  4. Cheese: add 1/4–1/3 cup mozzarella per pita.
  5. Toppings: add pepperoni + any extras. Finish with a pinch of parmesan if using.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.
  7. Finish with torn basil on adult pizzas.

Tips

  • For kids, keep one "safe" option: sauce + mozz + pepperoni only.
  • If the bottoms stay soft, bake directly on the rack for the last 2 minutes.