Basil Cheese Mini Pizzas

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Crisp, bite-sized pizzas with fresh herb-infused cheese, ideal for quick weeknight dinners or kid-friendly gatherings. This Italian-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, fresh basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 218 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 218 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll pizza dough into a 1/4-inch-thick rectangle on a floured surface.
  2. Step 2: Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over the dough, then spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce in a thin layer.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil over the sauce, then sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Step 4: Cut dough into 12 equal squares. Bake on a preheated baking sheet for 10–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese melts.

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