Description
Easy Cheesy Pizza Puff Bites – Quick Appetizer
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces turkey beef pepperoni, sliced
- Italian seasoning, to taste
- Ranch dressing for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the flavor base by combining melted unsalted butter, chopped parsley, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano in a small bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Brush the entire surface with the garlic-herb butter mixture.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over the buttered dough, leaving a ½-inch border on one long edge. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, then evenly distribute sliced beef pepperoni. Lightly sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Starting from the un-buttered and un-sauced long edge, carefully roll up the dough jelly-roll style into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut the log into 1-inch thick rounds. Place puffs cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet, about 1-2 inches apart. Brush tops with remaining butter mixture if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. The cheese should be melted and bubbly. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through if needed for even browning.
- Let the puffs cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a serving platter. Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning while warm, if desired. Serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cheesy Pizza Puff Bites