Family Fun Center Mini Pizza Bites with Herb Parmesan

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Crispy mini pizza bites topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and fresh herbs for a playful, crowd-pleasing appetizer. This Italian-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs pita bread, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Arrange 1/2 cup pita bread cubes in a single layer on the baking sheet, then brush each piece lightly with 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil.
  3. Step 3: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the pita cubes, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and pita edges are golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, immediately sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil and 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

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