Pizza Bites

Dysphagia-friendly pizza bites on white plate with mini footballs

Too full for a full pizza? Looking for a simple yet flavorful snack? Look no further than our dysphagia-friendly pizza bites! These appetizers use Thick & Easy® Texture Modified Bread & Dessert mix to create a snack that meets IDDSI Levels 5-7.

INGREDIENTS

CRUST 1 SERVING 6 SERVINGS 12 SERVINGS
THICK & EASY® Texture-Modified Bread & Dessert Mix
Item: 118519
2 Tbsp 3/4 cup 1 1/2 cups
Vegetable oil 1/2 Tbsp 3 Tbsp 6 Tbsp
Seasonings of choice (i.e… ground oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder) To taste 1/4 tsp each 1/2 tsp each
Water, hot 3 Tbsp 1 cup + 2 Tbsp 2 1/4 cup
TOPPINGS 1 SERVING 6 SERVINGS 12 SERVINGS
Pizza sauce, smooth 2 tsp (1 tsp per bite) 1/4 cup (1 tsp per bite) 1/2 cup (1 tsp per bite)
Choice of Toppings* (pureed or ground) 1/2-1 tsp per bite 3-6 tsp 6-12 tsp
White cheese sauce 2 tsp (1 tsp per bite) 1/4 cup (1 tsp per bite) 1/2 cup (1 tsp per bite)
Parmesan cheese, finely grated (optional) As needed As needed As needed

DIRECTIONS

  1. Add vegetable oil to THICK & EASY® Pureed Bread & Dessert Mix and stir until mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Add seasonings of choice and stir to combine ingredients.
  3. Add hot water to bread mixture and stir briskly until blended.
  4. Portion bread mixture into 1 oz balls using #40 scoop and place on a pan lined with wax paper or parchment sprayed with non- stick spray.
  5. Flatten each ball to about 2-inch diameter.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

TO ASSEMBLE

  1. Place crust circles on a plate or microwave safe container sprayed with cooking spray.
  2. Top each circle with 1 tsp pizza sauce and ½ – 1 tsp toppings of choice.
  3. Finish with white cheese sauce and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if desired.
  4. Heat gently in the microwave until warm.

NOTE: Before serving, always test for Level 5 using IDDSI guidelines.

PIZZA TOPPING SUGGESTIONS

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Serving Size: 2 bites

Calories: 180

Total Fat: 10g

Saturated Fat: 2.5g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 25mg

Sodium: 270mg

Total Carbohydrates: 15g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Total Sugars: 4g

Added Sugars: 0g

Protein: 8g

Vitamin D: .5mg (2% DV)

Calcium: 30mg (2% DV)

Iron: .6mg (4% DV)

Potassium: 40mg (0% DV)