If you're looking for an easy holiday appetizer recipe to serve at your next party or get-together, you've come to the right place. Pizza is one of the most classic and beloved foods out there. And while it might seem like a daunting task to make from scratch, it doesn't have to be! With a few hacks, you can have this delicious 3-ingredient appetizer on the table in no time.
So what's the secret, you ask? It's conveniently made with store-bought pizza dough, plum tomatoes, fresh basil, and a few other pantry staples. No messy tomato sauce or waiting for dough to rise.
Although we wish we could take credit for this genius quick pizza recipe, we originally got the idea from TikTok creator @mandyvjones, who shows her viewers how to make it with her mom. She introduces the video by saying, "my mom makes the best pizza in the entire world", and she might be right. Especially when considering the ease of it all!
How To Make 3-Ingredient Pizza Even Better
The best thing about this recipe is that you can easily make it your own by adding more fun
toppings. Take it a step further by adding fresh mozzarella and hot honey as we did in the video above, or try one of these variations:
Add Cheese
5 minutes before the pizza is done cooking, remove it from the oven and top it with freshly sliced or shredded mozzarella. Return to the oven until the pizza is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
Swap Out The Dough
Instead of using pizza dough, place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on the lightly oiled-rimmed baking sheet. Brush a thin layer of oil on top, then place the second sheet of phyllo dough over top. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets from one package. Brush the last layer of phyllo with oil, season with salt, pepper, and oregano, then top with the tomato slices. Bake at 400°F until the edges are golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes.
Pile On The Toppings
Don't feel boxed into three ingredients if you have more delicious pizza toppings on hand. Here are some of our favorites for you to try:
- Burrata
- Heirloom tomatoes (instead of plum)
- Hot honey
- Prosciutto
- Arugula
- Shaved Pecorino Romano cheese
- Red pepper flakes
- More veggies such as mushrooms, onions, and peppers
Ingredients
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1 pound store-bought pizza dough, brought to room temperature
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4 plum or Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
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fresh basil for garnishing, torn or roughly sliced
Pantry Staples You'll Need
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olive oil
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salt
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freshly ground black pepper
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dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
Directions
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Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) with a rack in the center position. Lightly oil a 13- by 18-inch rimmed baking sheet.
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Thinly slice tomatoes and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Pat the tops of the tomatoes dry.
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Gently stretch and press pizza dough to each corner of the rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, then season all over with salt, pepper, and oregano (or Italian seasoning).
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Cover the pizza dough with sliced tomatoes (they should touch). Bake pizza until the crust is golden brown and the tomatoes look roasted, 22 to 25 minutes.
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Let cool slightly, then transfer to a cutting board and cut into small squares. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and garnish with fresh basil.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 223 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 37g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 223 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 371mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 5g | 11% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium 20mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 208mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
