Stuffed Pizza Bites

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14

Mouth-watering Stuffed Pizza Bites recipe

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

179

Sugar

Fat

10g

Stuffed Pizza Bites are a tasty and fun twist on traditional pizza. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for a party, game day, or as a quick and easy appetizer. They are easy to customize with your favorite toppings and can be made ahead of time for easy entertaining. Despite their indulgent flavors, they can be made more nutritious with some simple swaps. Take your snack game to the next level with these irresistible Stuffed Pizza Bites!

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	On a floured surface, roll out each pizza dough into a rectangle.
3.	Cut each rectangle into 24 squares.
4.	Place a cube of mozzarella and a slice of pepperoni in the center of each square.
5.	Fold the corners of the dough up to seal the filling inside, pinching the dough together well to form a ball.
6.	Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
7.	In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil and Italian seasoning.
8.	Brush the tops of the pizza bites with the seasoned oil.
9.	Place the bites on a baking sheet and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
10.	Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
11.	Serve hot with warmed pizza sauce.

PROS

Stuffed Pizza Bites are a fun and delicious way to enjoy pizza, packed with the classic flavors of pepperoni and mozzarella.

These bite-sized snacks are perfect for parties, game day, or as an after-school snack.

They are quick to make, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

CONS

These pizza bites are relatively high in calories and fat, so should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

As a snack food, they can be tempting to overeat, so portion control is important.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest snack, Stuffed Pizza Bites can be made more nutritious by using whole-grain pizza dough, low-fat cheese, and leaner toppings such as turkey pepperoni or vegetables.
The tomato sauce is a good source of vitamin C and lycopene, which are antioxidants that may help protect against disease.

	2 cans pizza dough
	8 ounces mozzarella cheese , cut into 48 cubes
	48 slices pepperoni
	1/4 cup olive oil
	1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
	2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
	1 jar pizza sauce , heated