Description
Homemade pizza bites are the perfect snack that captures the essence of pizzeria flavors in a delicious, bite-sized format. With a crispy exterior and a gooey cheese center filled with savory pepperoni and Italian spices, these delightful treats are ideal for game nights, movie marathons, or casual gatherings. Quick to prepare and fully customizable, they bring nostalgia and joy to any occasion. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these irresistible bites!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup pepperoni slices (or your choice of toppings)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface until about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut out circles using a round cutter, approximately 3 inches in diameter.
- Place a circle of dough in your hand, add mozzarella cheese and pepperoni in the center, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Fold the dough over the filling and pinch edges tightly to seal.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pizza bites (56g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg