Pop ’em Pizza Bites

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 8

Cheesy and delicious Pop 'em Pizza Bites recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

32-34 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cans pillsbury refrigerated prepared pizza dough
	8 ounces mozzarella cheese , cut into 48 cubes
	48 slices pepperoni ( I prefer turkey )
	1/4 cup olive oil
	1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
	3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
	2 cups pizza sauce or 2 cups marinara sauce , heated

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Pop 'em Pizza Bites are a fun and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of pizza in a bite-sized form. Perfect for parties or as a snack on the go, these bites are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Made with refrigerated pizza dough, these bites are easy to assemble and bake in the oven. The addition of Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese give them an extra burst of flavor. Serve with pizza sauce or marinara sauce for dipping and enjoy!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 425°F.
2.	Unroll pizza dough, cut each into 24 squares.
3.	Place one pepperoni slice on each square and top with a cube of mozzarella cheese.
4.	Pull corners together to enclose the filling and pinch to seal.
5.	Place on ungreased baking sheets.
6.	In a small bowl, mix together oil and Italian seasoning, brush over the bites.
7.	Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
8.	Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
9.	Serve with pizza sauce or marinara sauce for dipping.

PROS

These Pop ’em Pizza Bites are fun and easy to make, and perfect for a party or snack anytime.

The bite-sized pieces are a hit with kids and adults alike.

CONS

Pizza dough and cheese are high in calories and fat, so these bites should be enjoyed in moderation.

Additionally, the bites can be a bit messy to eat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the high calories and fat content, these Pop ’em Pizza Bites do have some nutritional benefits.
Mozzarella cheese is a good source of calcium, and the pizza sauce or marinara sauce can provide some vitamin C from the tomatoes.