Easy to make and perfect for back to school!
I love easy recipes. I think my regular readers know that at this point. I love finding ways to make quick food because I have a super busy family. With kids in University and a hubby who never knows if he will have to stay late at work I have learned to roll with the punches.
I try to have some wicked easy recipes I can make when life gets out of hand. Which is almost daily around here. Especially when school starts back.
My daughter’s schedule for school is wacky. Some days she only has a couple of classes, other days she’s at the U for more than 12 hours. So this is something I can make super fast on days that throw us curve balls.
We could all use a little inspiration this time of year. So a bunch of bloggers got together to help share ideas with you for back to school. We have recipes, crafts and organization tips. Sure to help as the school year kicks off.
Be sure to scroll to the bottom to enter this great giveaway. We have $350 Cash up for grabs. That would come in really handy for back to school supplies.
Our hosts are Kelley of Miss Information and Rachel of i {love} my disorganized life. Thanks to both ladies for hosting.
Now on to the recipe. Hop you dig it.
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- 1 package of pizza dough don't roll it out, your going to cut it into rounds, like you do with cookie dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce more or less to taste
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups mozzarella cheese more or less to taste
- 1 green pepper you can swap them for red, yellow or orange, or do a variety, diced
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray.
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Place the pizza dough on a cutting board. Do not roll it out. Instead you want to cut it into pieces like you would with cookie dough that comes in a canister or tube. Cut them about 1/4 inch thick pieces (approximately). Lay the rounds on the cookie sheet.
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Spread the sauce over top and smooth out evenly.
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Top each round with mozzarella cheese.
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Toss some peppers over top.
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Place in the oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of your dough. Start keeping an eye on them at the 8 minute mark.
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Remove from oven. Place on a platter.
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Serve with a big old back to school smile!
These are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, they make great after school snacks and are perfect for lunch boxes. When I do them for lunch boxes I leave off any meat, when I do them for after school snacks or dinner I usually load them with meat. Piling lots of vegetables on top is the perfect way to load them for lunch boxes in my opinion.
Be sure to click around and visit lots of other participants. We can all use a little inspiration this time of the year.
The winner of the Cash Prize will also get a bonus prize of 4 spice packs! Two dry glazes and two veggie roasters. They are available at grocery stores, Costco Midwest and online at UrbanAccents.com. PLUS, they make specialty items for Crate & Barrel, Sur La Table and World Market.
Toodles and smoochies! xx
Christine at Cook the Story says
Absolutely awesome recipe, and so perfect for the lunch boxes!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Christine. I miss having little ones to do this stuff for.
Rachel @{i love} my disorganized life says
I see a double purpose here- school lunch for the kids and Friday night happy hour at home with a glass of red wine for mom! YUM!
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, I like the way you think Rachel. It’s like we’re soul foodie mates.
Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy says
I love these little buttons Kim! How fun, I can’t wait to try these for dinner soon 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Emily. I have a weakness for cute food.
Choc Chip Uru says
What cute little buttons, wouldn’t mind a box for uni 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Uru. I send them off with my kids to uni often. How is school going? Time flies right.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
oooooooh I love these!! So portable and cute and simple and tasty!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Kayle. I love cute food, and mini food. Such a weakness of mine.
Lana@NeverEnoughThyme says
These would make great appetizers for a party or finger food for football game day!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Lana. I love bite sized food. Just something about it that makes me happy.
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
These would be a definite lunch box favorite at our house!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Majory. They are a big hit here.
Brenda@SugarFreeMom says
These are so cute and prefect for school lunches or anytime snack and that giveaway is awesome!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much Brenda, we love cute food here. And pizza, we eat it so much. I’m always trying to find new ways to mix it up.
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
These are so perfect for lunches! Thanks for the great giveaway
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Ashley. And good luck..
Carla says
These pizza buttons remind me of pizza bagels I ate all the time growing up. Nice to be able to make them homemade! Since really tiny bagels are hard to find lol
Kim Beaulieu says
My kids loved those too. Now I want to try making mini bagels, lol.
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
I can hardly stand the cuteness!! I LOVE the name Pizza Buttons! These are adorable and totally delicious looking!!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much. I have a serious addiction to cute food. I can’t help myself. These just make everyone happy.
Amanda @The Kitcheneer says
These are adorable! I LOVE quick easy meals for those busy week nights!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Amanda. I’m the same way. With everyone running in different directions we need quick and easy here. Plus stuff that can be reheated since we never know if someone will get held up somewhere.
Ramona says
How totally cute are these!! I am definitely booking marking this for my kids. Pizza is one dish served well hot, cold or at room temp so they totally work in the old lunch box. 🙂
Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says
What a cute name! I could pop dozens of these!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks. We love these things. So cute for after school or kids parties.