Description
These Christmas Pizza Bites are festive, bite-sized snacks made with refrigerated pizza dough, melted cheese, and savory pepperoni. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they are shaped in delightful holiday forms like Christmas trees or wreaths, then baked to golden perfection and finished with garlic butter and Italian seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tubes refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni or chopped salami
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Chopped basil
- Crushed red pepper
- Festive toppings like sliced olives or bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough and cut it into small squares approximately 2×2 inches in size.
- Place a small pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese and a few pieces of mini pepperoni or chopped salami in the center of each dough square.
- Bring the four corners of each square together and pinch them tightly to seal.
- Arrange these dough balls into festive shapes such as a Christmas tree or a wreath on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each shaped bite with beaten egg wash. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once baked, brush the bites with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and optional herbs.
- Serve warm alongside dips like marinara sauce or pesto.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Pizza Bites, holiday snacks, pizza bites, festive appetizers