Easy Pita Bread Pizzas

Name: Easy Pita Bread Pizzas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 6 Lebanese pita bread (about 12" in diameter); 26 ounces jar of pasta tomato sauce or pizza sauce; 20 ounces block of mozzarella cheese; fresh herbs; salami; pepperoni; pitted black olives; red onion; pineapple; bell pepper; mushroom; jalapenos; shredded parmesan cheese

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Pita bread pizza is an easy meal made within 15 minutes using pita bread, pizza sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese. This fun way to make pizza is quicker than delivery pizza!

I ate pita pizzas throughout my childhood. My mother would substitute Lebanese pita bread for pizza crust as a shortcut. Several decades later, this is one of my daughter's favorite recipes. Now as a mother, I see why this recipe is appealing. I always have frozen pita bread in the freezer, shredded mozzarella cheese in the fridge, and canned pizza sauce in the pantry. When a week gets insane, as it usually does, I have recipes like this to fall back on.

If you have more time for pizza night, I recommend checking out this cast iron skillet pizza. Made from scratch pizza dough, melty cheese, and all your favorite toppings for a phenomenal homemade pizza!

Pita Pizzas

Pita bread pizzas are similar to thin-crust pizzas, which means the crust does not overbalance the rest of the pizza. Mini pizzas are kid-friendly and an excellent way for your little ones to get involved. Kids have fun making their pizza with their favorite toppings.

This easy pita pizza recipe can conveniently feed a family or a single portion. A rule of thumb is one pita bread pizza serves one person. Everyone can make their own pizza the way they like solving the traditional pizza problem of arguing over toppings.

Ingredient Notes

Lebanese pita bread: Pita bread is the perfect base for pizza. The key to a crispy thin crust pizza is to use Lebanese pita bread. Regular pita bread from the grocery store might be thick. If you can't find a thin pita, I recommend using large flour tortillas instead.
Mozzarella cheese: I prefer buying the block of mozzarella and grating it at home. However, pre-shredded cheese is also suitable.
Pizza sauce: Use pizza sauce. Substitute marinara sauce or pasta sauce. Do not use canned plain tomato sauce unless you add some ingredients to make it a proper pizza sauce.

How To Make A Pita Bread Pizza

Heat the oven to 425 ℉ (218 ℃). Shred the block of mozzarella cheese with a grater.

lay the thin pita bread on a cookie sheet

Defrost the Lebanese pita bread (if frozen). Place the Lebanese pita bread on a baking sheet.

add the pizza sauce on top of the pita bread.

Slather the tomato sauce all over the pita bread including up to the edges.

bake the pita bread pizza in the oven until the cheese melts.

Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese (as much as desired). Add your favorite pizza toppings. Bake in the oven for 9 to 10 minutes at 425 ℉ (218 ℃), or until the cheese melts.

Chop some fresh basil and sprinkle it on the pizza. Cut the pizza into slices using a pizza cutter or chef's knife.

Tips and Tricks

Spread the sauce over the entire surface. The edges of the pita bread can burn more easily if they are not covered with sauce and cheese. So, go up to the edge of the bread of the pizza.
Keep an eye on the pizza. Oven temperatures can vary greatly, so keep an eye on the first pizza to make sure it doesn't burn or not cook thoroughly.
Find the right combination. When making these pizzas today, my mother made her pizza with double the tomato sauce and double the cheese. There's no wrong combination; find what works best for you!
If not making the pizzas immediately, store the pita bread in the freezer. Make some different pita bread recipes, like fried pita chips or chickpea fatteh, with leftover bread.
Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Substitutions and Variations

Add a variety of toppings. Some topping ideas are sliced red onions, roasted garlic, sliced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, fresh spinach, pepperoni, pineapple, sliced jalapenos, kalamata olives, red peppers, dried herbs, fresh herbs, fresh mozzarella, feta cheese, cheddar cheese, or shredded parmesan cheese. There are so many options!
Add some dry spices. Try sprinkling some red pepper flakes and dried Italian seasoning.
Try different sauces. Make your own homemade pizza sauce. Use store-bought pizza sauce or pasta sauce in a jar.
Cook the pita pizzas using a toaster oven, air fryer, or regular oven.
Try a different pizza base. Use gluten-free pita bread, pizza dough, manakish dough, naan bread, whole wheat pita bread, large flour tortillas, or Greek pita bread.

pita bread pizza thin crust pizza with pepperoni

FAQs

What temp do you cook pita pizza?

For thin-crust pita pizzas, cook at 425 ℉ (218 ℃) for 7 to 10 minutes.

Is pita bread and pizza bread the same?

Pita bread has an air pocket, whereas pizza bread is solid flat bread without an air pocket.

Can pita pizzas be made vegan?

Yes! Omit the shredded mozzarella cheese and layer up the vegetables like mushrooms, black olives, sliced red onion, sliced bell peppers, and roasted garlic.

How long does it take to make pita pizzas?

If making a single portion, it takes 15 minutes. If making for a group, try to bake 2 pizzas on the top rack and 2 pizzas on the middle rack to speed things up.

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