A homemade pizza Lunchable alternative made with from-scratch pizza crusts, sauce, cheese, and your toppings of choice. Make the pizza crusts in advance for an easy, homemade Lunchable option for school lunch.
pepperonis I like Applegate mini pepperonis, for large pepperonis slice into quarters
sliced raw veggiessuch as: mini sweet bell peppers, sliced cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Make the Mini Pizza Crusts:
Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Dust a large sheet of parchment paper with all-purpose flour. Transfer the dough to the parchment paper. Sprinkle a bit more flour over the top of the dough.
Roll out the dough on the parchment paper using a rolling pin or pressing the dough out from the center with your hands.
Cut the dough into 18-20 mini rounds using a biscuit cutter (or the top of a mason jar or drinking glass). Then place the rounds on a baking sheet.
Use a fork to pierce several holes in each round. Brush a small amount of olive oil over the top of each round.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through and slightly golden.
Remove the rounds from the oven. The rounds will have puffed up while cooking. Use the back of a measuring cup to flatten each crust.
Allow the rounds to cool before storing in a bag or air-tight container. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
To Make a Homemade Pizza Lunchable Alternative:
Place a few pizza rounds in a lunchbox (a bento-style box is best for this kind of lunch), along with spaghetti/pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and any additional toppings desired. To eat, spoon sauce on a round, then top with mozzarella cheese and any additional toppings.
Alternatively, you can use the pizza crusts to make mini baked pizzas. To do this, add a small amount of sauce and cheese (and a pepperoni if desired or veggies) to the already-baked mini pizza crusts, then broil for a few minutes until cheese melts. My son loves the baked mini pizzas in his lunchbox.