This zucchini pizza bites recipe tops slices of fresh zucchini with zesty pizza sauce, gooey cheeses, and pepperoni for an easy bite.
Ingredients :
1 pound zucchini medium to large
½ cup pizza sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni
other pizza toppings as desired, optional
thinly sliced fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional
Directions :
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Slice the zucchini into ¼-inch thick rounds or if the zucchini is small, slice it lengthwise into ¼-inch strips. Place the zucchini on a rimmed baking sheet.
Top each slice with pizza sauce and a sprinkle of oregano. Add mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and mini pepperoni.
Bake for 5 minutes. Remove the zucchini from the oven and turn the oven to broil (high).
Once the broiler is hot, place the zucchini 4-inches from the broiler and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two. Garnish with basil and serve.
