Homemade Pita Pizzas – A Surprise Treat!

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Homemade Pita Pizza

I have made quite a few mini homemade pizzas over the years with my daughter, most with mixed results at best.  In the past, we’ve used tortillas or a few layers of a flaky biscuit, and I’d sneak in some sort of veggie -either in pureed form, or very finely chopped.

But this week, I tried something a little different.  I’d bought a package of pita bread (on clearance, of course), and had ONE left.  My kids  apparently are big fans of the pita bread.  Sometimes I’ll make pita PBJs, or toast a little turkey and cheese inside one.  Or just slap some honey butter on it, and they’ll go to town.

So, I thought I’d give it a whirl turning it in to pizza.  Wow!  Was I surprised!  Here’s what we did, and why I think one secret ingredient helped make them super-relish!  Best of all, it’s such a simply process, my 4 1/2 year old daughter was able to create her own, with minimal assistance.

Homemade Pita Pizzas

 

  • 1 pita
  • EVOO
  • spaghetti sauce or pizza sauce (we used Chunky Ragu Super Vegetable Primavera)
  • cheese, shredded or cubed – whatever you’ve got on hand
  • meat & other toppings of your choice
  • garlic powder to taste
  • parmesan cheese to taste

Preheat oven to 450˚.  First, pull apart one pita in to two pieces.  Place on baking sheet.  Brush on a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil, covering pita  surface from edge to edge.  Next, spread on your sauce.  (We used the chunky Ragu, packed with veggies.)  I had some leftover fajita-flavored chicken strips, so I chopped them up finely, and we sprinkled over the sauce.  Top with cheese and garlic powder to taste.  Bake in over for 7-10 minutes.  Will come out crispy and delicious!!

Homemade Pita Pizza

What was surprising when we made these was how quickly and easily my daughter -usually the picky, reluctant eater- devoured hers in no time at all; while my two-year-old son, typically known as “The Boy Who Loves to Eat”, took a few bites, and declared himself done…  I’m still marking this as a culinary picky-tot pleasers victory.

Homemade Pita Pizza

Do you have a favorite pizza recipe to make with your kids?  I’d love to hear about it!

Keep on saving!  :o)
--Barbara

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Comments

  1. Jackie Pope says

    got my fuel card thanks again. so much love this pita pizza recipe randkids love pita bread so will ty this weekend tks again jackie

  2. This is something I definitely plan on trying with my kids. I think they will like it.

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