Description
Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza Bites are a mouthwatering snack, perfect for any gathering. These golden, crispy bites boast a gooey cheese center filled with savory pepperoni, delivering an irresistible flavor explosion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 oz pepperoni slices (thick cut)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (whole milk)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it’s about ¼ inch thick. Cut out 3-inch circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
- Place one slice of pepperoni in the center of each circle. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Fold the dough over the filling and pinch edges firmly to seal.
- Arrange sealed bites on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- These bites are easy to customize with additional toppings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg