Veggie Bun Pizza Recipe

This Veggie Bun Pizza is the ultimate shortcut to cheesy, crispy, flavor-packed pizza that’s ready in under 15 minutes! Made with leftover burger buns, colorful toppings, and lots of melty cheese, it’s perfect for lazy dinners, kids’ snacks, party appetizers, or quick comfort food cravings.

It is a great option for instant pizza cravings when you don’t have the time to knead, rest, or roll out dough.

I have baked it in an oven, but this can also be cooked in a stovetop pan or in an air fryer. Whether you are using an oven or cooking it on a tawa, this mini pizza recipe is super versatile and always hits the spot.

About Veggie Bun Pizza

This homemade bun pizza is inspired by the flavors of street food-style pizza but prepared using just basic pantry staples. Imagine crispy burger buns topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella or pizza cheese, and your favorite toppings, whether veggies or meat.

This easy snack recipe is a game-changer for busy days. Whether you are making , mini pizza, or just craving cheesy pizza in minutes, this veggie bun pizza has you covered. It’s one of those comfort food, quick meal, and 5-minute recipe gems you’ll come back to again and again.

It gets ready in under 15 minutes when made from scratch.

It’s a no dough pizza, and you don’t even need an oven to bake them. Cook them on a stovetop pan and make tawa pizza in just minutes. Or air fry them to make air-fried veggie bun pizza.

It is a perfect dish for weeknight dinners, movie snacks, or even party food ideas when you don’t have much time to cook.

So go ahead, bake and serve, or toast on a tawa and enjoy.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe

This Veggie Bun Pizza

gets done in under 15 minutes

requires no kneading or rolling

uses burger buns as the base

is kid-friendly

is a perfect snack or party appetizer

is easily customizable

works in oven or on tawa

toppings and spice levels

tastes like homemade fast food

is cheesy with a crispy twist

Ingredients

• Burger buns – Halved buns are used to make mini pizza bases. You can use hamburger buns or any other buns of your choice. You can also use hot dog buns here.

• Pizza sauce – You can use either store-bought or homemade pizza sauce. They both work great.

• Cheese – I used pizza cheese for that extra flavor, but you can also go with classic mozzarella cheese.

• Toppings – I used a veggie topping for this recipe, but you can also use salami, chicken, or any other toppings of your choice. The toppings I used are onions for crunch and flavor, bell pepper to bring color and sweetness, cherry tomatoes for a fresh and juicy touch, black olives for briny flavor, sun-dried tomatoes for deep flavors, mushrooms for a meaty taste, and pickled peppers for tang and zing.

• Mixed herbs – You can use Italian seasoning or pizza herbs.

• Olive oil – A drizzle of olive oil gives richness and extra flavor.

How to Make Veggie Bun Pizza

Making this instant pizza is very simple. Just slice the burger buns in half.

Preheat your oven. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange bun halves cut-side up.

Spread the sauce, add cheese, and top with your favorite toppings.

Add a final cheese layer, sprinkle mixed herbs and chili flakes. Bake or cook.

Drizzle a little olive oil or hot pepper sauce if desired and enjoy your homemade veggie bun pizza.

Variations

Bread Pizza

Instead of burger buns, you can also use regular bread slices if you don’t have burger buns.

Vegan

To make it vegan, make sure to use vegan cheese and plant-based sauces.

Protein boost

For a protein boost, you can add cottage cheese, paneer cubes, tofu, or even chickpeas if you like .

Indian-style pizza

To give your classic Indian pizza an Indian touch, add tandoori sauce, use chicken tikka or paneer tikka as a topping, and sprinkle some chaat masala or spicy green chutney.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this homemade pizza hot as a snack, appetizer, or quick pizza bites for kids. Just remove pickled peppers if you are making it for kids.

It is also great for lunchboxes, tea-time snacks with a cup of , or , for brunch with , or for casual get-togethers. Simply cut them into quarters for finger food during parties.

Storage Suggestions

Just like any pizza, this is best enjoyed fresh and hot straight out of the oven. For meal prep, you can prep the buns with toppings and refrigerate for up to 8 hours before baking.

You can also freeze them for up to 2 months by wrapping each bun with plastic wrap.

If you have leftover cooked pizza, simply reheat them in a stovetop pan covered, with some water on the side to retain freshness and crispness. This can also be warmed in a microwave, but it won’t be that crispy.

Tips and Tricks to make the best Veggie Bun Pizza

1. Low heat: Always use low heat when making on tawa to avoid burning the base.

2. Prevent sticking: Use a nonstick baking mat or parchment for oven baking to prevent sticking.

3. Double cheese: Doubling up on cheese gives extra cheesy indulgence.

4. Cheese: I used pizza cheese, which is a mix of 3–4 cheeses. You can also use only mozzarella or try mixing cheddar or provolone with mozzarella for a richer flavor.

5. Pizza bar: Make a pizza bar for parties with different toppings, let guests customize their own!

6. Serving: You can drizzle the pizza with pepper sauce if you are a spice lover like me.

7. Chili flakes: I have only used pizza seasoning. You can also sprinkle some chili flakes for some heat before or after baking.

8. Storage: You can store the pizza in a refrigerator for up to 2 days. Simply reheat them on a stovetop pan or in a microwave.

9. Leftover storage: This is not freezer-friendly once cooked, but the sauce-veggie mix can be stored.

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   Veggie Bun Pizza (Step-by-step photo instructions)

   For making Veggie Bun Pizza

   1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), or heat a thick-bottomed pan on low heat with a lid. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the buns on a chopping board and slice them in half.

   
   

   2. Arrange the halved buns on the lined tray or skillet with the cut side facing up. Evenly spread pizza sauce over each bun half, then top generously with grated mozzarella cheese. Add the bell peppers, chopped onion, mushrooms (optional if you’re including them), cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and sliced olives.

   
   

   3. Sprinkle more cheese on top, followed by mixed herbs and chili flakes. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the cheese melts and turns golden. Broil for 1 minute for a golden top. To cook in a pan, place the bun pizzas in a skillet, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for 5–7 minutes until the cheese melts.

   
   

   4. Drizzle with olive oil and hot pepper sauce, if desired. Enjoy your delicious veggie bun pizza as a side or a snack.

   
   

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