Description
A fun, finger-food twist on classic pizza, these Pepperoni Pizza Balls are packed with gooey cheese and savory pepperoni, making them perfect for parties or quick family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Hidden Valley Ranch dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out your pizza dough on a clean surface and cut it into small squares, about 3 inches by 3 inches.
- Fill each square by placing a slice of pepperoni and a small amount of mozzarella cheese in the center.
- Fold the dough over the filling, pinching the edges to seal tightly.
- Arrange the pizza balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with a beaten egg. Then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve warm with Hidden Valley Ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
Consider using fresh mozzarella for a creamier filling or experimenting with different cheese varieties for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pepperoni, pizza, finger food, appetizer, party food