If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the hunt for the next big hit for your party food spread. That’s why I’m super excited to share this recipe for Party Pizza Appetizers with you today! Originating from Italy, pizza has been a crowd favorite for centuries, and these bite-sized versions are no exception. They’re packed full of flavor with hot sausage, onion, sharp cheese, and a tangy tomato sauce, all nestled on a flaky biscuit. They’re not just delicious – they’re also incredibly easy to make, and can even be prepared ahead of time and frozen until you’re ready to serve. It’s this combination of taste and convenience that makes them a staple at my family gatherings. And did I mention they’re a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen? From grating the cheese to assembling the pizzas, there’s a job for everyone. Trust me, these Party Pizza Appetizers are going to become your new go-to party food. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. hot sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled
- 1 c. chopped onion
- 1/2 c. sharp cheese, grated
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese (from wedge)
- 1 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
- 3 cans flaky biscuits
Baking Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except biscuits.
- Separate each biscuit into 3 pizza rounds.
- Spread with mixture.
- Put pizza on cookie sheet and store in plastic bags.
- Bake frozen pizzas at 425° for 10 minutes.
- Great for a cocktail party.
Calorie: 120
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Sizzling Saga of the Party Pizza Appetizers
Cooking has always been a blend of art and science, with a dash of madness thrown in for good measure. Case in point, my recent endeavor – the making of 90 Party Pizza Appetizers. Yes, you read that right. Ninety. Zilch less.
The Hot Sausage Chronicles
The journey began with a pound of hot sausage. Sizzling, popping, and practically dancing in the pan, the delightful aroma quickly filled my kitchen. It’s a smell that says, “Hey, we’re cooking up something good here!” I cooked and drained the sausage, crumbled it with a fierceness only a food blogger attempting to make 90 appetizers could muster, and moved onto the next step.
Onion Tears and Cheese Dreams
Next came the onions. As I chopped, my eyes welled up with tears. Not from the onion fumes, mind you. No, these were tears of laughter as I realized that I had just grated a half cup of sharp cheese and Parmesan cheese from a wedge with the same fervor that a toddler shows while scribbling on a wall. Oh, the things we do for love…of food!
Herbs, Seasonings, and Tomato Tango
With a laugh and a sniffle, I moved onto the herbs and seasonings. Oregano and garlic salt were the stars of this show – their rich aroma wafting up from the bowl as I mixed them in. Then came the real fun: introducing the tomato sauce and tomato paste to the party. As they swirled together with the rest of the ingredients, it was like watching a tango in a bowl – passionate, intense, and a little bit messy.
The Flaky Biscuit Ballet
The final act of this cooking drama was the flaky biscuits. I separated each biscuit into three pizza rounds, a task that tested my patience and reminded me why I usually don’t sign up for baking duties. But, as I spread the glorious sausage and cheese mixture onto the biscuit rounds, I had to admit – there was something oddly satisfying about this process.
The Cold Storage Comedy
With a triumphant flourish, I placed each mini pizza on a cookie sheet and stored them in plastic bags. It felt like tucking in a bunch of tiny, delicious children into bed. Only, these kids were destined for the freezer, not a bedtime story.
The Oven Ovation
The finale? Baking the frozen pizzas at 425° for 10 minutes. As I pulled the golden, bubbling appetizers from the oven, I couldn’t help but give myself a round of applause – before promptly burning my tongue on a slice. Ah, the sweet (and spicy) taste of success!
The Cocktail Party Climax
Seeing the appetizers disappear one by one at the cocktail party was the cherry on top of this chaotic, hilarious, and utterly satisfying endeavor. Who knew that the journey from hot sausage to Party Pizza Appetizers could be such a riotous ride?
So, there you have it, folks. A testament to the fact that cooking can be messy, unpredictable, and a whole lot of fun. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some leftover pizza appetizers to devour.
