Pizza Bowl

Pizza Bowl

by debb

Pizza Bowl

Don't want to use pizza crust? Try a pizza bowl instead. This easy recipe lets everyone create their own personal pizza packed with sauce, cheese, and favorite toppings. It's a fun low-crust alternative that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or pizza parties.

Pizza bowl recipe

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup cooked sausage, ground beef, or pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup sliced olives
  • Other favorite pizza toppings
  • Breadsticks, garlic bread, or toasted bread slices for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly grease 4-6 small foil pans or oven-safe ramekins.
  3. Spread a layer of pizza sauce in the bottom of each dish.
  4. Add your favorite pizza toppings.
  5. Cover with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  6. Add a few extra toppings on top of the cheese.
  7. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Kid Helper Jobs

  • Spoon sauce into bowls.
  • Choose toppings.
  • Sprinkle cheese.
  • Create personalized pizza combinations.

Serving Ideas

Eat your pizza bowl with a spoon, or serve with breadsticks, garlic toast, crackers, or toasted baguette slices for dipping.

Pizza Party Idea: Set up a topping bar and let everyone build their own custom pizza bowl.

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