Ingredients
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- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bulk Italian sausage
- 1/3 cup chopped pepperoni
- 1 pound fresh pizza dough
- 1 1/4 cups pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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Combine mozzarella, sausage, and pepperoni in a small bowl; set aside.
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Lightly flour a work surface, and roll out dough 1/4-inch thick. Cut rounds with a biscuit or cookie cutter, and stretch each piece. Place a dollop of pizza sauce on each round, and top with about 1 tablespoon meat mixture. Fold dough over toppings into a ball, pinching the bottom to seal well; set aside, seam side down.
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Lightly brush a cast iron skillet with oil. Place pizza poppers in skillet, and brush tops with oil. Sprinkle with basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Garnish with grated Parmesan, and serve with pizza sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 385 per serving