Stuffed Pizza Bites with Garlic Butter Recipe
These cheesy stuffed pizza bites, brushed with garlic butter and served with marinara, are a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. Whether as a fun dinner entrée or a game-day appetizer, they are guaranteed to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 pizza bites
- Category: Appetizers/Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Frozen Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound, thawed and at room temperature
Cheese Filling:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz. pepperoni, chopped
Garlic Butter Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Additional Toppings:
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Marinara or pizza sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375ºF and grease a baking dish.
- Cut Dough: Divide pizza dough into 16 pieces.
- Prepare Filling: Mix mozzarella cheese and chopped pepperoni in a bowl.
- Make Stuffed Bites: Stretch dough, fill with cheese mixture, and seal each piece.
- Add Toppings: Brush with garlic butter, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake until golden.
- Serve: Let cool, then serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
- If dough is too elastic, let it rest before stretching.
- Experiment with different fillings like veggies for variety.
- Try homemade pizza sauce or other dipping options like ranch dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza bite
- Calories: 128 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 341mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 14mg
