Name: Pesto Pizza Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1 Cup Shredded Mozarella Cheese; 1 Jar Basil Pesto; 2-3 Roma Tomatoes Sliced Thin; 1 TB Oregano; 1 Long Thin Baguette Sliced in 1/4" slices; Olive Oil Cooking Spray to coat baking pan

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I have to say the pesto pizza bites are one of the easiest appetizers you’ll ever make but at the same time, it is so darn tasty!

I came up with this in a pinch when I was invited over for an impromptu get-together at a neighbor’s. I looked in the fridge and this is what I came up with and everyone loved them. So, I’ve been making them for the last 20 years!

So, let’s dive into how to make these delicious appetizers!

pesto pizza bites on wooden serving tray

Ingredients Needed

All you need to make these pesto pizza bites are a baguette of Italian bread, a jar of pesto, fresh tomatoes, and a little mozzarella cheese!

These whip up in minutes and cook for only 12 minutes so it makes them a great quick appetizer you can serve for any occasion.

Preparation Steps

Prepare Your Bread: Slice your baguette thin and place it on an oiled baking sheet.
Add the Pesto: Open a jar of pesto and smear a little on each slice.
Top It Off: Top with a thinly sliced tomato and a little mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle a little oregano so it looks like you had to put a little effort into it…lol!
Bake: Bake these up for 12 minutes and that’s it folks..super quick and easy but oh so yummy!

Serving Suggestions

These little pizzas would be great served alongside some fresh fruit skewers or my Strawberry Mango Salsa! I like to serve a hot appetizer along with a cold one to balance.

Mix up some Vodka Lemonade Slushes and you will have yourself an instant party!

Conclusion

I hope you have a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend and get to enjoy these super simple, yet incredibly tasty, pesto pizza bite appetizers with some of your favorite people!

Cheers to great food and good company!