Pepperoni Pizza Crostini

Easy Pepperoni Pizza Crostini made with crostini, pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni. These appetizer bites are perfect for parties and game days.

We LOVE pizza around here. Whether we’re having traditional pizza with homemade pizza dough, grilled pizza or Pizza Dip. Pizza is hands down one of our favorites. But when we’re short on time, want a little pizza snack or need something for parties these Pepperoni Pizza Crostini are everything.

If you are looking for an easy appetizer for your next party or get together, these Pizza Crostini are exactly what you need. They come together quickly, are easy to customize to your own liking and they are always a crowd pleaser. And you can make as many or as little as you like. Want a little snack of 2 or 3? You can do that! Need 50 for a party? Quadruple the recipe. This really is the perfect party recipe!

Let’s talk about what you’ll need to make them: 

Pepperoni Pizza Crostini Ingredients: 

For these pepperoni pizza crostini, you’ll only need a handful of ingredients.

• CROSTINI: You can buy small slices of crostini or you can simply buy a baguette and slice it yourself. It might be less expensive that way. 
• GARLIC: Rubbing garlic on toasted crostini adds a subtle garlic flavor. 
• PIZZA SAUCE: I used homemade pizza sauce when I made these but you can use your favorite store-bought pizza sauce if you don’t want to make your own. 
• MOZZARELLA: It is best to shred the cheese yourself, it will melt better than the pre-shredded stuff. 
• PEPPERONI: You can dice up pepperoni slices or pepperoni pieces for this. I prefer to use a chub of pepperoni that I dice into small pieces. 
• DRIED OREGANO: To sprinkle over the finished pizza bites. 

Step by Step Photos and Instructions: 

Making these Pepperoni Pizza Crostini could not be easier to make. Follow along with these step by step photos and instructions. 

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• STEP #1: Place crostini (or baguette slices) on a baking sheet. Put under the broiler and broil for 1 minute or just until lightly toasted. 
• STEP #2: Remove the crostini from the broiler. Rub with garlic clove. 
• STEP #3: Spread about 1 teaspoon of sauce on each slice of crostini. 
• STEP #4: Top each bite with a little bit of mozzarella. About 1 tablespoon or so. 
• STEP #5: Top each bite with diced pepperoni. Place under the broiler and broil for 1 – 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with dried oregano and serve. 

Storage and Leftovers: 

Pizza Crostini are best when eaten immediately. However, they do reheat well if you pop them under the broiler for another minute or so. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. 

Variations: 

Like with regular pizza, Pizza Crostini are open to endless variations. If you use vegetables, it is best to cook them a bit beforehand. They won’t have enough time to cook under the broiler. 

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Note: Originally published in 2009. Updated in 2024.