It’s time to celebrate National Pizza Day! Cooking with our little ones can be one of the best ways to create enjoyable, memorable family moments—especially when that cuisine is the beloved pizza.

When it comes to preparing food with children, things can get delightfully messy, and that’s all part of the Pizza Day fun! With our handy tips and recipes, crafting pizza can evolve into a truly enjoyable family experience filled with smiles and bonding moments.

Explore our suggestions for making pizza with kids!

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Our Kid-Friendly Pizza Recipe: Simple Homemade Dough

Recipe by Persil

 

Let’s begin with the basics: you can’t craft a proper pizza without homemade dough!

Although you won’t need this dough for all of our recommended pizza recipes designed for toddlers and kids, you’ll use it for most of them. So grab a pen and paper and jot down our essential ingredients for the perfect National Pizza Day celebration!

What you’ll need:

• ¼ cup of flour
• 1 teaspoon of fast-action dried yeast
• A pinch of salt
• 1 cup of water
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

 

How to make it:

1. Combine the dry ingredients (flour, yeast, and salt) in a bowl.
2. Stir in the water and olive oil.
3. If the mixture is too sticky, gradually add more flour.
4. Shape the dough into a ball, then roll it out thinly using a rolling pin. The rolled dough should be thin, as it will expand in the oven.
5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap, unless you want your kids to have a blast dipping their hands in it!
6. Allow the dough to rest for 10-15 minutes.

 

Creating Pizza with Kids: 5 Delectable Recipes for Toddlers and Children

Pizza with Faces

Recipe by BBC Good Food

Image by BBC Good Food

 

Do your kids adore decorating and getting hands-on with crafts? Then these pizzas with expressive faces might quickly become their new favorite recipe. Plus, you can sneak in nutritious, delicious vegetables at the same time! Here’s how to make them.

What you’ll need:

• Pizza dough
• 1 can of chopped tomatoes
• 1 small garlic clove
• A pinch of dried thyme
• Cheese! We recommend mozzarella and cheddar
• 1 red pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 yellow pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 zucchini, spiralized
• 1 pack of cherry tomatoes, halved
• Olives
• 1 can of sweet corn

 

How to make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 475ºF.
2. Use a whisk to blend the tomatoes, garlic, and thyme into a flavorful sauce. Then, spread it evenly over the pizza dough using a spoon.
3. Sprinkle cheese generously across the dough.
4. Now, let your creativity shine! Utilize the toppings to create unique faces—encourage your children to let their imaginations run wild. For instance, zucchinis and olives make excellent eyes, while peppers can serve as hair or lips. The cherry tomatoes are perfect for a rosy nose.
5. Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until it turns golden brown, crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.
6. Enjoy!

 

Pizza Toast

Recipe by Delish

 

This kid-friendly pizza recipe is quite special. It’s both easy and delicious, suitable for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a picnic on a warm National Pizza Day! We’ve picked some of our favorite ingredients for this recipe, but you can let your children choose their own toppings.

What you’ll need:

• 6 slices of your preferred bread
• Pizza sauce
• 2 cups of mozzarella cheese (you can mix in some cheddar if you like)
• ½ cup of mini pepperonis or veggie pepperonis
• 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley

 

How to make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. Spread the tomato sauce on the bread slices.
3. Top it with mozzarella and mini pepperonis.
4. Bake until the cheese is melted.
5. Sprinkle with a bit of parsley.
6. Enjoy the delightful pizza toasts!

Taco Pizza

Recipe by Real Simple

Can you think of a better fusion than pizza and tacos? We certainly can’t. This might sound like an unusual combination, but trust us: once you and your family try this pizza recipe for kids, you’ll agree that tacos and pizza are a match made in heaven.

What you’ll need:

• Pizza dough (or taco tortillas, depending on your preference)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1 cup of jarred salsa
• 2 cups of Monterey Jack cheese
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• ¼ cup of fresh cilantro
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Lettuce and sour cream (optional)

 

How to make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 350|C.
2. Coat a large pan with olive oil and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon and cooking until it’s browned, which should take approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Top the pizza dough (or tortillas) with salsa and cheese.
4. Sprinkle the dough with salt and pepper.
5. For pizza dough, bake for 18 to 20 minutes. For tortillas, bake for about 5 minutes.
6. Add sour cream and shredded lettuce for a refreshing touch.
7. Top with cilantro and avocado, and it’s ready to savor!

 

Hot Dog Pizza

Recipe by Henrik Nielsen

 

Hot dogs are truly heavenly, aren’t they? Making pizza with children on National Pizza Day (or any other day) becomes even more convenient with this recipe that combines the best of both worlds.

What you’ll need:

• 4 hot dog buns
• 4 sausages or veggie sausages (Frankfurt type works best with this recipe)
• 4 cheese sticks
• 1 cup of pizza sauce
• 1 cup of pepperoni or veggie pepperoni
• 1 cup of cheddar cheese

 

How to make it:

1. Slice the hot dog buns, but don’t completely separate the two halves.
2. Cut the sausages and place a cheese stick inside each of them.
3. Insert the sausages inside the buns.
4. Top with pizza sauce, cheddar cheese, and pepperoni.
5. Heat the “perritos calientes” in the oven for about 10 minutes.

 

Mickey Dessert Pizza

Recipe by Disney

Image by Disney

 

If you believe no meal is complete without a delectable dessert, this is the pizza recipe for kids you’ve been searching for! The icing on the cake for your National Pizza Day celebration will be this Mickey-shaped dessert, a sweet tooth’s delight brimming with healthy fruits.

What you’ll need:

• Sugar cookie dough
• Seasonal fruits (berries work great)
• 1 cup of cream cheese frosting

 

How to make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. Roll out the cookie dough on a floured surface using a rolling pin.
3. Cut the dough into the shape of Mickey Mouse (head and ears). A larger plate and two smaller ones will do the trick!
4. Bake for 10-15 minutes in the oven.
5. While it bakes, slice the fruits.
6. Once the “crust” has cooled slightly, spread the cream cheese frosting with a spoon.
7. Add the fruit toppings. Create it as Mickey’s face, design a fun pattern, or make it messy if your children prefer. The choice is yours!
8. Conclude your Pizza Day with the finest dessert ever!

 

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