Mummy Mini Pizzas on Buns
Quick mini pizzas made on halved buns with a tomato base, mozzarella strips, and olives for eyes—looking like little mummies with cheese bandages.
- Time
- 18 min
- Serving
- 410 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $1.75
- Protein
- 20 g
Ingredients
- 1 Burger bunspack 4 pcs ≈ $2.00 1 pcs
- 2 Tomato pastepack 140 g ≈ $1.00 20 g
- 3 Mozzarellapack 125 g ≈ $1.80 70 g
- 4 Olivespack 300 g ≈ $3.00 10 g
- 5 Dried oregano 1 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Slice a bun in half and place the cut side up on a baking sheet.
Thin tomato2 paste with 1 tablespoon of water, spread it over the bun halves, and sprinkle with oregano.
Slice mozzarella3 into thin strips and arrange them in a cross, leaving space for the eyes.
Cut olives4 into small rounds and place two on each mini pizza for eyes.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the bun edges brown.
Tips
- Why it works
- Spread the tomato paste on the buns in a thin layer so they don't get soggy or lose their shape while baking. If you spread it thick, the edges will burn and the middle will stay raw.
- Substitutions
- Swap the olives for pitted black olives (10 g) or sliced cucumber rounds (1 pc) if you want something fresh. Instead of mozzarella, you can use Viola processed cheese (70 g), but it melts less well.
- Common mistakes
- If the cheese didn't melt, the temperature was below 200 °C or the baking time was cut short. Check the tray after 6 minutes: the edges should be lightly browned.
- Storing and reheating
- Keep in the fridge for no more than 1 day, but it's best eaten right away. Reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds, covering the plate with a napkin so the bun doesn't dry out.
- Serve with
- Serve with ketchup or sweet pepper sauce at a kids' party, or as a snack with beer for adults.
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