Polenta Mini Pizzas
Transform your pizza night with these irresistible Polenta Mini Pizzas—an easy, gluten-free twist on a classic favorite! Featuring crispy rounds of golden polenta as the base, these bite-sized creations are topped with rich marinara sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and optional pepperoni slices for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack. Perfect for entertaining or family-friendly meals, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious, allowing you to customize toppings like fresh basil for a vibrant finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, these mini pizzas are proof that great flavor can come in small packages!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tube or cup Polenta (quick-cooking or pre-cooked roll)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 pieces Pepperoni slices (optional)
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (optional)
Instructions
If using a pre-cooked polenta roll, remove it from the packaging and slice it into 1/2-inch thick rounds. If using quick-cooking polenta, prepare it according to package instructions, spreading it into a 1/2-inch thick even layer on a baking sheet. Allow it to cool and set completely, then cut into rounds using a cookie cutter or knife.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Place the polenta rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides of each round lightly with olive oil, then season with salt and, if desired, black pepper.
Bake the polenta rounds in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden and slightly crispy on the edges.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spread about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce on each polenta round.
Top each round with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese and, if desired, a slice of pepperoni.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the polenta mini pizzas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your bite-sized polenta pizzas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.2 g | 273% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.9 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 380 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 8960 mg | 390% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 95.1 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 968 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 674 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
