QUICK MUSHROOM AND BACON MINI PIZZAS, ready in minutes, an enticing idea for parties, perfect for a Christmas buffet or appetizers.
These QUICK MUSHROOM AND BACON MINI PIZZAS are officially my go-to for parties: they are prepared in minutes, are tasty, budget-friendly, and make a great impression on any table, be it a Christmas buffet, a last-minute appetizer, or that dinner when you need quick yet impactful ideas.
They are those irresistible mini pizzas that disappear before you can even say “I made too few.” The crispy base (which you can also make with puff pastry or ready-made pizza dough), flavorful mushrooms, and bacon that becomes incredibly crispy in the oven: the perfect combination for a simple and informal Christmas appetizer with all the deliciousness in the world.
In short: quick appetizer, zero stress, maximum results.
Moreover, these mushroom and bacon mini pizzas are super versatile: you can add provolone, scamorza, olives, or whatever you have in the fridge. And yes, they are that economical idea that saves any evening, even those impromptu ones when friends arrive at the last second and you want to serve an appetizer that immediately smells like a party.
Join me in the kitchen today for quick mushroom and bacon mini pizzas.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8-10
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 oz mushrooms
- 2 1/2 oz provolone
- 1 3/4 oz sweet bacon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp instant yeast for savory preparations
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the yeast, salt, oil, and water, and mix, then knead until you obtain a smooth dough.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface and create a rectangle, cut it with a glass, you should get 8-10 mini pizzas, spread them a bit with your fingers and place them on the baking sheet.
Bake in the oven at 350°F for about ten minutes.
For the recipe, I used mixed mushrooms, cook them in a pan with a drizzle of oil and a closed lid, it takes a few minutes, then blend them leaving a few whole for decoration.
Top the mini pizzas with provolone, bacon, mushroom cream, a decorative mushroom, and put back into the hot oven for a few minutes.
Bon appétit
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QUICK MUSHROOM AND BACON MINI PIZZAS for appetizers
Smart tips
Use pre-sautéed mushrooms or well-drained canned ones to speed things up.
The bacon becomes crispier if you place it on top at the end of garnishing.
Cut the dough with a pastry cutter for uniform mini pizzas.
They are also perfect cold: ideal for Christmas buffets and long appetizers.
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FAQ QUICK MUSHROOM AND BACON MINI PIZZAS for appetizers
Can they be made in advance?
Sure, you can make them a few hours earlier and reheat them for 5 minutes in the oven.
Can I use speck instead of bacon?
Absolutely yes, it gets super crispy and flavorful.
Can they be made with tomato?
Absolutely yes! They are excellent in all ways.
Can mushroom and bacon mini pizzas be frozen?
It’s better to freeze them already cooked: then 8–10 minutes in the oven and they’re perfect again.
