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
- Add vegetable oil to THICK & EASY® Pureed Bread & Dessert Mix and stir until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Add seasonings of choice and stir to combine ingredients.
- Add hot water to bread mixture and stir briskly until blended.
- 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.
- Flatten each ball to about 2-inch diameter.
- Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
TO ASSEMBLE
- Place crust circles on a plate or microwave safe container sprayed with cooking spray.
- Top each circle with 1 tsp pizza sauce and ½ – 1 tsp toppings of choice.
- Finish with white cheese sauce and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Heat gently in the microwave until warm.
NOTE: Before serving, always test for Level 5 using IDDSI guidelines.
PIZZA TOPPING SUGGESTIONS
- THICK & EASY® 100% Natural Minced Beef, Pork or Chicken
- Pureed or ground pepperoni, sausage, or Canadian bacon
- Cooked, pureed or ground onions, peppers, or mushrooms
- Finely diced black olives
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)