Description
These Mini Pumpkin Pizzas are a fun and festive twist on traditional pizza, featuring a creamy pumpkin sauce base topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Perfect for fall gatherings or a seasonal snack, they are easy to prepare using mini naan bread or English muffins, and can be decorated with olives and bell peppers for a playful pumpkin face design.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pizza Base
- 1 package (12 pieces) mini naan bread or English muffins, halved
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell peppers (optional, for pumpkin face decorations)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the Pumpkin Sauce: In a bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until smooth and well blended to create a flavorful base for your mini pizzas.
- Arrange the Bases: Place the mini naan bread or English muffin halves on the lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly for uniform baking.
- Spread Pumpkin Sauce: Generously spread the prepared pumpkin sauce over each mini naan or muffin base, covering the surface uniformly to ensure every bite has a rich pumpkin flavor.
- Add Cheese Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the pumpkin sauce on each mini pizza to add creamy, melty texture.
- Decorate (Optional): For a festive touch, use sliced black olives and diced red bell peppers to create pumpkin faces or other creative designs atop the pizzas.
- Bake the Pizzas: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and the edges of the naan or muffin halves turn golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious mini pumpkin pizzas!
Notes
- Use mini naan bread for a soft, chewy texture or English muffins for a crispier base.
- Adjust seasoning in the pumpkin sauce to your taste—add a pinch of cayenne for a little heat if desired.
- Optional toppings like olives and bell peppers add fun decoration and extra flavor but can be omitted for simplicity.
- These pizzas are best served warm right after baking for optimal taste and texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
