Mini Caprese Pizzas To Enjoy On Game Day
Pizza is perfect for any Big Game Day party. People of all ages love it, and it super easy to make. This recipe for mini caprese pizzas is sure to please football fans of all ages. Simple & delicious!
My family are huge football fans, and when you combine that with good food, it one of our favorite ways to spend time together. Because we would rather be watching the game instead of spending time in the kitchen cooking, easy appetizer recipes are some of our favorites.
Pizzas are some of these easiest appetizers to make for watching a game, and this recipe for mini caprese pizzas is no exception. You will totally score with great taste and even a little bit of healthy options thrown in.
Questions You May Have About Mini Caprese Pizzas
Sometimes you have questions about recipes, so here are a few answers to the most common questions.
What is the difference between Margherita and Caprese pizza?
Caprese pizza has olive oil, garlic, and fresh mozzarella on top, while Margherita pizza is a red sauce base with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
What is a caprese pizza made of?
A classic Caprese Pizza is topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze.
How healthy is caprese?
Additionally, tomatoes contain potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin A, which is linked to heart and eye health. Basil has antioxidants, vitamins, and natural oils.
Mini Caprese Pizzas Appetizer Recipe
Recipe Basics
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15-20 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients To Make Mini Caprese Pizzas
- 6 mini naan rounds
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup arugula
- 3-4 basil leaves
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- ½ tsp black pepper
Kitchen Tools Needed For This Recipe
- Pizza tray
- Cutting knife
- Cutting Board
- Pizza Cutter
Directions To Make Mini Caprese Pizzas
Step #1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Step #2: Prepare your vegetables.
Slice your cherry tomatoes. Place your basil leaves on top of each other, roll them together and cut them thinly.
Step #3: Get your pizza “dough” ready.
Place your mini naan rounds on a baking sheet and evenly divide the pizza sauce over the mini rounds.
Step #4: Assemble your mini caprese pizzas.
Evenly divide the shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, and sliced basil over the mini pizzas. Season with black pepper.
Step #5: Bake your pizzas.
Place in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the edges reach your desired crust doneness. I tend to make mine less crispy, so I tend to leave mine in for 14-15 minutes.
Final Step:
Top with balsamic glaze and arugula. Enjoy! If you have little ones, use the pizza cutter to cut up into smaller pieces.
Make It A Complete Meal With These Recipes
You know, you don’t have to serve mini caprese pizzas just on game day. They are a perfect start any weeknight meal. You can enjoy them with any of these recipes for an easy & delicious family meal. Check out these recipes:
- Want to stick with an appetizer theme? Serve these mini pizzas with a super-delicious baked cheesy dip or cream cheese sausage crescent rolls.
- Ham and cheese sliders make the perfect addition to this recipe. So easy to make and feeds a crowd.
- Looking for a heartier recipe? Easy cheesy beef barbeque bake casserole is a great compliment to pizza.
- You can’t go wrong with soup as a side dish, so this recipe for spicy broccoli cheddar soup is a sure-fire winner.
- One can never go wrong with a good old-fashioned buffalo chicken cheesesteak. The slow cooker does all the work, and you get a fabulous addition to mini caprese pizzas!
- Another great option is crock pot sriracha honey kielbasa bites. Why not add a little zing to your menu.
- Last, but not least, why not enjoy some BBQ turkey meatballs to round out your game day spread.
I also shared some delicious drink recipes below, and always remember to enjoy them responsibly.
What You Need To Know About Leftovers
What Is The Best Way To Store Leftovers?
Because of the ingredients, it is best not to store leftovers for any longer than 1 day, 2 at most. Always use an airtight container to do it.
How Do I Reheat Mini Caprese Pizzas?
Reheating leftover pizza in the oven on a pizza stone, or in a skillet works best. Don’t try to reheat it in the microwave. Low and slow is always the answer.
Printable Recipe Card For Mini Caprese Pizzas
Did you enjoy this recipe? Here is a recipe card you can print for your own recipe binder.
Easy Mini Caprese Pizzas
Pizza is perfect for any Big Game Day party. People of all ages love it, and it super easy to make. This recipe for mini caprese pizzas is sure to please football fans of all ages. Simple & delicious!
Ingredients
- 6 mini naan rounds
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup arugula
- 3-4 basil leaves
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Slice your cherry tomatoes. Place your basil leaves on top of each other, roll them together and cut them thinly.
- Place your mini naan rounds on a baking sheet and evenly divide the pizza sauce over the mini rounds.
- Evenly divide the shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, and sliced basil over the mini pizzas. Season with black pepper.
- Place in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the edges reach your desired crust doneness. I tend to make mine less crispy, so I tend to leave mine in for 14-15 minutes.
- Top with balsamic glaze and arugula. Enjoy! If you have little ones, use the pizza cutter to cut up into smaller pieces.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 315Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 638mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 11g
All amounts are approximate. Consult your physician or registered dietician for exact nutritional values.
More Mini Pizza Recipes
- Mini Deep Dish Pizzas
- Mini Football Pizzas Made With Crescent Rolls
- Game Day Tortilla Pizza Recipe
- Mini Pepperoni Pizza Appetizers
Delicious Drinks Recipes To Enjoy With This Appetizer
Are you ready to enjoy Big Game Day? Or any football game? Leave a comment and let me know when you will be making this delicious recipe!
Using small naans for pizzas is such a good idea and these sound great! Thanks Jennifer~
Thanks for stopping in! Yes, it is a fun twist on a classic recipe, and so easy to make!
Fabulous idea. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for stopping in and leaving a kind comment. Have a wonderful week!
Delicious and perfect party treats.
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Like this way to make a classic pizza! It will be great for our larger family gathering this weekend! Comimg over from Life and Linda: Love Your Creativity Link Party #234
So glad you stopped in! Yes, they are a fun twist to a classic pizza.
Mini pizzas are so much fun to make! Perfect idea for game day too 😀
These look great!
They are really good and so easy to make. Thank you so much for stopping in and visiting me at Juggling Midlife.
This looks great,thanks for sharing!