Looking for a fun and tasty, low carb way to have your pizza and eat it too? These family approved, easy to make Mini Pepper Pizzas are filled with seasoned pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese and savory mini pepperoni. They're so incredibly delicious and poppable, it's impossible to eat just one!
I have been in love with mini peppers ever since I discovered them in their cute little bag at my local grocery store. They're colorful, sweet. mild and crunchy. Low in calories, they were practically begging to become my new favorite snack!
Mini peppers are incredibly fun to stuff. Simply slice them in half, scoop out the seeds, and you'll have little mini pepper boats just waiting for a tasty filling. One of my all time favs is using cream cheese--see Stuffed Mini Peppers.
But when I get in a pizza mood (which, I'll admit, happens often), I make these baked Mini Pepper Pizzas. They've got all the best parts of a pizza without the carb guilt. They make a great lunch, party or game day appetizer, and a fun after school snack.
Sweet, crunchy, cheesy and delicious, they always fly off the serving tray!
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👪Why you'll love it
| Super easy recipe- Delish mini pepper pizzas only take about 10 minutes to make and 10 minutes to bake! Only 5 ingredients- It doesn't get much simpler when you want to whip up a delicious and fun snack or appetizer! Kid and family approved- Kids not only enjoy eating these, they also enjoy helping to assemble them! Low in carbs- Mini pepper pizzas are so gooey, cheesy, crunchy and flavorful, you won't even miss the crust--I promise! |
🥘Ingredients
For a full list of ingredients and measurements, see the printable recipe card below
- Sweet mini peppers- these peppers are mild and crunchy and are typically sold in pre-packaged bags (you can also use mini bell peppers for this recipe); try to get a pack that has a variety of colors and sizes that aren't too narrow or small
- Pizza sauce- I typically use pizzeria style pizza sauce for this recipe because it's a little thicker
- Shredded mozzarella cheese- you can't have a pizza snack without the cheese! My other fav for this is a shredded Italian blend.
- Mini pepperoni- this fits well on the mini peppers. If you can't find it, buy regular size and cut into quarters.
- Pizza seasoning- my fav is McCormick's Get a Pizza This! You can make this recipe without it, but it does add additional flavors that take these mini pepper pizzas to the next level.
🔪Instructions
For a more detailed set of instructions, see the printable recipe card below.
- Wash the mini peppers; halve and scoop out the membranes and seeds.
- Fill each pepper cavity with a teaspoon of pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle two generous pinches of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Arrange 2-3 mini pepperonis over the cheese, depending on the size of the pepper.
- Add a dash of pizza seasoning.
- Bake on a prepared pan for 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and slightly brown.
- Allow to cool off for a few minutes and enjoy!
Hint: If you can, choose a rimmed baking pan that's only slightly bigger than the mini pizza peppers. This way, you can arrange them side by side without some of them falling over! I arrange the peppers on the pan before I fill them.
🥣Substitutions
Peppers: Instead of sweet mini peppers, use baby bell peppers instead!
📖Variations
Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings. From diced mushrooms, onions and olives to crumbled bacon and more, the possibilities are endless.
🍽Equipment
- cutting board and chef's knife
- small melon scoop (optional, but handy for scooping out the pepper membranes and seeds)
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- small spoon
- small baking tray, lined with parchment paper or greased foil
🍶Storage
Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Enjoy within 5 days.
To reheat, place in a preheated 375 degree oven for 5-8 minutes, or until heated through.
💭Top tip
A small melon scoop comes in handy for removing the membranes and seeds. I like to place the peppers under running water after I do this to flush them out to make sure there's no seeds remaining. Then I just pat them dry with a paper towel before filling.
🗨️FAQ
They are a different variety and actually have less seeds. Mini peppers are sweeter and typically longer and thinner, though their sizes do vary. Baby bell peppers work in this recipe too though, so feel free to use them!
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📋Recipe
Mini Pepper Pizzas
Ingredients
- 12 ounce bag sweet mini peppers halved, with membranes and seeds scooped out
- ⅔ cup pizza sauce I like pizzeria style because it's thicker
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese feel free to use shredded Italian blend instead
- ½ cup mini pepperoni you can also slice the regular size into quarters
- pizza seasoning I like McCormick's Get a Pizza This
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Wash the mini peppers; halve lengthwise and scoop out the membranes and seeds. Arrange the peppers on a small rimmed baking pan, lightly greased with olive oil.
- Fill each pepper cavity with small spoonfuls of pizza sauce--just enough to coat.
- Depending on the size of the pepper, add 2-3 generous pinches of cheese to each. Tuck the cheese in to minimize spillage during baking.
- Add 2-3 mini pepperoni to each pepper.
- Sprinkle all the peppers with a dash of pizza seasoning.
- Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is slightly bubbling and lightly browned.
- Allow to set and cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Enjoy within 5 days.
- To reheat, place in a preheated 375 degree oven for 5-8 minutes, or until heated through.
Notes
- I like to keep the pepper stems on for aesthetic appeal. I also think it sometimes makes them easier to pick up!
- A small melon scoop comes in handy for removing the membranes and seeds. I like to place the peppers under running water after I do this to flush them out to make sure there's no seeds remaining. Then I just pat them dry with a paper towel before filling.
- If you can, choose a rimmed baking pan that's only slightly bigger than the mini pizza peppers. This way, you can arrange them side by side without some of them falling over! I arrange the peppers on the pan before I fill them.
Kathy M. says
Thanks for the advice on the pizza seasoning...Get a Pizza This is so good!
Kitchen Ready Betty says
You're welcome! It is by far our favorite.
Katy B. says
These mini pepper pizzas are so good! We really like the mini pepperoni with them. Perfect after school snack and a fun recipe for the kids!
Kitchen Ready Betty says
My kids love them too! Normally I'm not a mini pepperoni fan, but they work in this recipe perfectly!