Stuffed Crust Pizza Bites
These Stuffed Crust Pizza Bites are cheesy, golden, and poppable — soft pizza dough filled with gooey mozzarella, topped with pepperoni, and brushed with garlic-butter seasoning. Perfect for game day, parties, or anytime you’re craving an easy, shareable pizza snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (about 4 bites each)
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
- 8 string cheese sticks, cut into thirds
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade)
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pizza dough and cut into 24 squares. Place a piece of string cheese in each square, then fold and pinch dough tightly around the cheese. Place seam-side down on baking sheet.
- Press a slice of pepperoni on top of each dough ball. Stir melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then brush over tops. Sprinkle Parmesan if desired.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Swap mozzarella with cheddar, pepper jack, or mixed cheeses.
- Brush baked bites with garlic butter and parsley for a pizza-roll vibe.
- Add jalapeño slices under pepperoni for spice.
- Make vegetarian by skipping pepperoni and topping with olives or roasted veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://recipesbyliza.com/stuffed-crust-pizza-bites/
