Follow these simple steps to create perfect mini cheese and veggie pizza bites every time. The process is straightforward and fun, making it a great recipe to make with kids!

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and finely dice all your chosen vegetables. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced vegetables, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5-7 minutes. This step pre-cooks the vegetables, ensuring they are tender in the final pizza bites and enhances their flavor through caramelization.
2. Prepare the Dough: If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes to make it easier to handle. Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll out the pizza dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. The thickness will affect the texture of your pizza bites; thinner dough will be crispier, while slightly thicker dough will be softer.
3. Cut out Mini Pizza Bases: Use a 2-inch cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles from the rolled-out dough. You can also cut the dough into small squares if you prefer square pizza bites. Reroll any dough scraps and cut out more circles until all the dough is used. This minimizes waste and maximizes your yield of pizza bites.
4. Assemble the Pizza Bites: Place the dough circles (or squares) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier. Brush the dough bases lightly with olive oil. This helps the crust crisp up and adds flavor. Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce onto each dough circle, leaving a little edge for the crust. Don’t overload the sauce, as it can make the pizza bites soggy.
5. Add Cheese and Vegetables: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce on each bite. Then, distribute the sautéed vegetables evenly over the cheese. The cheese acts as a binder and melts to hold the vegetables in place.
6. Bake the Pizza Bites: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on them, as baking times can vary slightly depending on your oven and the thickness of the dough.
7. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the mini pizza bites cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a serving plate. Cooling slightly allows the cheese to set a bit and makes them easier to handle. Sprinkle with dried