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Pizza Poppers: The Ultimate Bite-Sized Snack

These Pizza Poppers are the perfect bite-sized, cheesy, and savory snack! Made with pizza dough, gooey mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, they’re an easy and fun twist on classic pizza. Ideal for game day, parties, kids’ snacks, or a quick appetizer, these mini pizza bites are crispy on the outside and packed with flavor inside. Serve with marinara or ranch for the ultimate dipping experience!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. Combine mozzarella, sausage, and pepperoni in a small bowl; set aside.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 385 per serving