HEART SHAPED PIZZA BITES

These Heart Shaped Bread Pizza Bites are cute, quick and absolutely irresistible! Made using simple sandwich bread and topped with colourful veggies, herbs, pizza sauce and gooey cheese, they are perfect for Valentine’s Day, kids’ parties, brunch platters or anytime snack cravings. Crispy at the base, cheesy on top and full of flavour – these mini bites are love at first bite!

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time : 10 minutes
Serves: 4 persons

Ingredients:

8–10 bread slices
½ cup tri-colour bell peppers (finely chopped)
¼ cup onion (finely chopped)
½ cup grated mozzarella or processed cheese
4–5 tbsp pizza sauce
½ tsp pizza seasoning
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp red chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
Salt to taste
Fresh basil leaves (chopped or whole)
Butter or oil for toasting

Method:

Using a heart-shaped cutter, cut hearts from bread slices.

Heat a griddle and lightly toast the bread hearts on both sides until dry and lightly crisp.

In a bowl, mix chopped bell peppers and onion with pizza seasoning, oregano, chilli flakes and a pinch of salt.

Spread pizza sauce evenly on each toasted bread heart.

Top with seasoned veggies.

Sprinkle grated cheese generously and place basil leaves on top.

Cover and cook on low flame for 3–4 minutes until cheese melts.
(Alternatively, bake at 180°C for 8–10 minutes.)

Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips:

Add olives, corn or jalapeños for variation.

Use garlic butter on bread before toasting for extra flavour.

Can be air-fried at 180°C for 5–6 minutes.