For whatever reason, kids love chicken nuggets. Heart used to like them plain and then she would dip them in applesauce. For her, everything tasted better with applesauce until she made the pizza nugget. We were making a pizza one day and she asked me what if she dipped a nugget in the same sauce we put on the pizza. I told her next time we have chicken nuggets we can try it. I let her take over making the nuggets and she put sauce and “pizza cheese” as she calls it on top of the warmed nuggets. I have to admit, it tastes really good. Ever since then, she will not eat nuggets plain and has to have her pizza sauce and pizza cheese on top.
Only takes a few minutes to make
This is my go to when I am either burned out from the day and can’t decide what to cook for dinner or I just need a quick snack for the kids. This pizza nugget recipe only takes 5-10 minutes to make and it is so easy for kids to do too.
Create your own Variation
We know not everyone can eat marinara sauce, I’m actually one of those people. I do sneak a few nuggets off the kids plates from time to time. If you are like me, here are some other fun variations of nugget toppings you can try.
Changing It Up
- Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Mashed Avocado and Sour Cream
- Sour Cream Mixed with a Ranch Seasoning Packet
- Sweet Treat – Nutella
Pizza Nuggets
Course: Snack or DinnerDifficulty: Easy4
servings8
minutes2
minutesIngredients
10-15 microwavable chicken nuggets
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Microwave chicken nuggets according to the packaging. Usually 2-3 minutes.
- Add desired amount of marinara sauce to top of nuggets.
- Spread mozzarella cheese evenly across the top of the sauced nuggets.
- Microwave nuggets for an additional 15-30 seconds or until cheese is melted.
- Let cool enough for kids to eat. Enjoy!
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