An easy cheesy naan bread pizza recipe! Just 5 ingredients and only 8 minutes to bake!
Mini naan bread pizzas are a really easy weekend lunch or speedy weeknight dinner when time is short! They're yummy, quick, and perfect for the whole family.
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I like to use mini naan breads for the kids, but you can use normal size naans if that suits you!
Pepperoni-style pizza toppings are a favourite in this house, but really anything goes! The cheesier the better though!
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✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
- Quick and easy mini pizza recipe - just 10 minutes in total.
- Prep the ingredients ahead of time to make it even more speedy.
- Vary the toppings based on what ingredients you have/like.
- Kid-friendly dinner.
🛒 Ingredient notes
- Naan Bread - use 4 plain mini naan breads or 2 regular size naans.
- Pizza Sauce - store-bought pizza sauce or tomato puree and red pesto instead.
- Cheese - grated mozzarella, or swap for cheddar.
- Pepperoni - use mini or regular pepperoni slices.
- Basil - leaves torn for garnish.
🔪 How to make naan pizza
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Lay the mini naan breads on a non-stick baking tray and spoon over the pizza sauce.
Two: Sprinkle over the cheese.
Three: Top with the pepperoni slices.
Four: Bake in a preheated oven for 8 minutes until golden. Garnish with torn basil leaves.
💭 Expert tips
- Crispy naan bread pizza - make your crust crispier by pre-baking your naan for 3-4 minutes in the oven before adding the toppings. Return to the oven for a further 4 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Use different cheeses on your pizza! Cheddar, gruyere, or Parmesan would all melt nicely. Basically, anything that melts will work on these!
- Make a healthy naan bread pizza - use half-fat cheese and wholemeal naan bread.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Serve the naan bread pizza with air fryer sweet potato fries and air fryer corn on the cob for a filling and healthy meal.
In the winter I like to serve the mini pizza with soup for a delicious and warming lunch (try my curried parsnip and apple soup!).
Don't forget to check out my what to serve with pizza article too, with 45 easy side dish ideas!
📖 Variations
There are lots of pizza toppings you can try on these easy mini naan pizzas! Here are a few ideas;
- Black Olives
- Ham
- Pineapple
- Peppers
- Roasted Vegetables
- Sundried Tomatoes
- Meatballs
- Cooked Sausage
- Capers
- Red Onion
- Rocket
- Mushrooms
- Leftover Cooked Chicken
For extra flavour use garlic naan bread and sprinkle with oregano and red pepper flakes for a spicy kick! Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil for a luxurious finish.
Why not make chicken tikka naan bread pizza with your leftover takeaway chicken tikka pieces?
🥡 Storage
Store: Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and eaten cold or reheated.
Reheat: Use an air fryer or hot oven to reheat your pizza. Don't use a microwave - it will just go soggy!
Freeze: Freeze the pizzas once assembled, uncooked in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen for 15 minutes.
❓ Frequently asked questions
The key difference between pizza dough and naan bread is that naan bread is an enriched dough that contains dairy. They have a slightly different texture from one another. Ready-made naan bread makes a great pizza base!
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Recipe
Easy Naan Bread Pizza
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Mini Naan Breads or 2 regular naans
- 4 tablespoon Pizza Sauce
- 100 g Mozzarella grated
- 8 Pepperoni Slices
- Basil to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°c (180 fan/ Gas 6/ 400F)
- Lay the mini naan breads on a non-stick baking tray and spoon over the pizza sauce.4 Mini Naan Breads, 4 tablespoon Pizza Sauce
- Sprinkle over the cheese.100 g Mozzarella
- Top with the pepperoni slices.8 Pepperoni Slices
- Bake in a preheated oven for 8 minutes until golden. Garnish with torn basil leaves.Basil
Notes
- Crispy naan bread pizza - make your crust crispier by pre-baking your naan for 3-4 minutes in the oven before adding the toppings. Return to the oven for a further 4 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Use different cheeses on your pizza! Cheddar, gruyere, or Parmesan would all melt nicely. Basically, anything that melts will work on these!
- Make a healthy naan bread pizza - use half-fat cheese and wholemeal naan bread.
Mahy
I LOVE this bread pizza! It looks so cute and I bet it is so delicious!
Dnnii
We love making naan pizza for an easy pizza night. The kids love them too.
Natalie
Your naan bread pizza was perfect for my kids' party, great and simple recipe, thanks!
Dana
These are fantastic! I love making them with my toddler. Easy, delicious, and really just like pizza.
Tayler
We had these pizzas for dinner last night and they were so fun! The kids loved putting on their own toppings!