Description
Make perfect Stuffed Crust Pizza Bites, the ultimate game day snack! These bites are easy to make and packed with flavor, bringing a taste of gourmet to your gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup pepperoni, chopped (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Along the long edges of the dough, place thin strips of mozzarella cheese to create a border for the crust.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the cheese strips, pinching them together to fully seal the cheese inside the crust, forming the stuffed edges.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving the stuffed crust area clear.
- Sprinkle the chopped pepperoni over the sauce, if using.
- Cut the dough into small, bite-sized squares or circles.
- Carefully place the bites onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring the stuffed edges are sealed.
- Brush the tops of the bites with the beaten egg wash.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your game day treat!
Notes
- You can substitute the pepperoni with other favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms or cooked sausage.
- For an extra savory crust, brush with melted garlic butter instead of olive oil.
- If you prefer a crispier bite, you can lightly spray the baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg