Mini Tuna Pizzas or Tuna Pizza Bites

Mini Tuna Pizzas or Tuna Pizza Bites

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Mini Tuna Pizzas or Tuna Pizza Bites

Mini Tuna Pizzas Tuna Pizza Bites are delicious, bite-sized treats featuring a crispy yet tender dough topped with rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, savory tuna, and sweet onions. Infused with aromatic oregano and olive oil, these mini pizzas offer a perfect balance of flavors in every bite. Ideal as appetizers, party snacks, or a light meal, they are easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty. Whether you’re a seafood lover or a pizza enthusiast, these delightful bites are sure to become a favorite! 

Mini tuna pizzas or tuna pizza bites are a fun and delicious way to use canned tuna. They’re great for appetizers, snacks, or a light meal. There are a few different approaches you can take, from using pre-made crusts to making a no-dough version.

 

Option 1: Using Pre-Made Pizza Dough or Crusts

 

This is a quick and easy method. You can use refrigerated pizza dough, pre-baked pizza crusts, mini pita breads, or even tortillas.

General Steps:

  1. Prepare the Tuna: Drain a can of tuna.1 In a bowl, you can mix it with a binder like mayonnaise, cream cheese, or a little bit of pizza sauce to keep it together.2

     
     

     

  2. Prepare the Base: If using refrigerated dough, roll it out and use a round cookie cutter or a knife to create small circles.3 If using pre-made crusts, pita bread, or tortillas, you can use them as is.

     

     

  3. Assemble: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each base. Top with the prepared tuna mixture.

  4. Add Toppings: Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and any other desired toppings like sliced black olives, diced red onion, or chopped bell peppers.

  5. Bake: Place the mini pizzas on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven (usually around 400°F or 200°C) for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.4

     

     

 

Option 2: No-Dough Tuna Pizza Bites

 

This is a gluten-free and lower-carb option that uses a tuna-based “crust.”

General Steps:

  1. Mix the “Crust”: In a bowl, combine a can of drained tuna with eggs, a little bit of tomato paste, and some dry ingredients like quick oats, grated Parmesan cheese, and spices (such as dried basil, parsley, or garlic powder).5 Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined and the tuna has absorbed the liquids.

     

     

  2. Form the Bites: Use a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion the mixture into a mini muffin tin.6 Press the mixture down gently to form a flat base in each cup.

     

     

  3. Initial Bake: Bake the bites in a preheated oven (around 325°F or 160°C) for about 12 minutes, or until they are set.

  4. Add Toppings: Remove the bites from the oven and top each one with a small amount of marinara sauce and some shredded mozzarella cheese.

  5. Final Bake: Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for another 4-6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and has browned slightly.

  6. Cool and Serve: Let them cool for a few minutes in the tin before using a knife or spatula to carefully remove them.7 Serve warm or at room temperature.

     

     

 

Common Topping Ideas

 

  • Cheese: Mozzarella is a classic, but you can also use cheddar, provolone, or a blend.

  • Vegetables: Sliced black olives, diced red onion, bell peppers, chopped spinach, or even some fresh basil after baking.

  • Sauce: While classic pizza sauce works well, you can also use a mixture of cream cheese and tuna for a richer, more savory flavor. You can also mix some sriracha or other hot sauce into the tuna mixture for a spicy kick.8

     

     

  • Extra flavor: Crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, or a drizzle of olive oil before baking.

Enjoy your mini tuna pizzas!

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