Polenta pizza bites are a fun and tasty twist on pizza night! They’re made with slices of cooked polenta instead of dough, so they’re naturally gluten-free and super easy to make. Just add your favorite tomato sauce, toppings, and a sprinkle of plant-based cheese, then pop them in the oven until bubbly and golden.
These little bites are crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and packed with pizza flavor. They’re great for parties, afternoon snacks, or even a quick dinner. You can mix and match toppings or keep it simple with classic flavors. Since they’re small, they cook fast and are easy to eat with your hands. Plus, they’re fun to make and a great way to get creative with plant-based ingredients.
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Start pre-heating your oven and you’re already halfway done! Here are more winning qualities that will have everyone asking for seconds—and thirds.
These simple ingredients come together to make crispy, cheesy, and totally satisfying little bites. You’ll start with ready-to-slice polenta and add a few tasty toppings like sauce, veggies, and plant-based cheese. Each one bakes up golden and full of flavor!
Toppings are where you can have the most fun with when making polenta pizza! Keep it classic with vegan pepperoni or go fresh with chopped veggies and herbs. Mix and match your favorites to make each bite a little different and totally delicious.
Just like classic full-sized pizza or similarly miniature pizza bagel bites, no toppings are off the table for personalizing your savory snacks! Since it can be daunting to narrow down the options, here are my cheat sheet of tried-and-true go-tos:
Here’s a step-by-step tutorial for making these polenta pizza bites. It’s so easy and fun!
Step 1: Preheat and Assemble Pizzas – Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Slice the polenta into 1/3-inch thick rounds. You should end up with about 15 rounds.
Make your polenta pizzas! Add pizza sauce into the center of the polenta using a small spoon (leave the outer edges exposed).
Step 2: Add Toppings and Bake – Sprinkle with vegan cheese and top with desired toppings. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and polenta is nicely baked. Enjoy!
Leftover polenta pizza bites should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Let them cool completely before storing, and they’ll stay fresh for about 3–4 days. To reheat polenta pizza bites, pop them in a 400°F oven for 8–10 minutes or an air fryer at 375°F for 5–7 minutes to get them crispy again. If you’d rather keep them soft, just microwave them on a plate with a damp paper towel for 1–2 minutes. Easy and tasty either way!
You’ll need a bit more advanced planning, but you can totally DIY if store-bought polenta fails to deliver. Simply make your favorite polenta recipe and pour it into a lightly greased baking dish. Let it cool until completely set, then slice it into bite-sized squares. The shape will be less pizza-like, but the taste will be even better!
Yes! Place your fully assembled polenta slices with toppings in an air fryer basket lined with foil and air fry at 370 degrees for about 10 minutes.
If you’re cleaning out the pantry and need something right away, use a generous sprinkle of naturally cheesy nutritional yeast instead of shreds. If you want to get a bit fancier, you can make your own vegan parmesan from scratch, too.
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These are super interesting & simple to make
These pizza bites are so awesome! Love this as a snack!
I love making these mini polenta pizzas with my family! I am always shocked by how simple they are to make, and my kid loves them!
These are genius for the kiddos! They love them 🙂
Pizza Bite Perfection! I am in love with these little pizza bite. They’re so adorable and super delicious!
Made these polenta pizza bites for a get together and they were a hit … thanks for the recipe!
I make these all the time for our movie nights. Everyone loves them. I top them with sundried tomatoes and diced basil leaves.
Love how easy these polenta pizza bites are! Definitely a new favorite snack!