Pepperoni Pizza Bites
Mini pizza bombs stuffed with pepperoni, mozzarella, and marinara sauce, baked until golden and served with warm pizza sauce for dipping. These irresistible pull-apart bites are perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family snack.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slider rolls or Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce
- 24 slices of pepperoni
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate or oven-safe skillet.
- Roll dough into 12-inch circle. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Cut into 24 squares. Place 1 tsp marinara, 2-3 pepperoni slices, and 1 tbsp mozzarella in each center.
- Gather dough edges to enclose fillings, forming balls. Arrange seam-side down in prepared dish.
- Brush tops with melted butter mixture (butter + Parmesan + garlic powder).
- Bake 18-20 minutes until golden. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve warm with extra marinara for dipping.
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble unbaked bites, refrigerate up to 24 hours
- Spicy version: Add red pepper flakes or use spicy pepperoni
- Freezing: Freeze unbaked on tray, then transfer to bags (add 5 mins to bake time)
- Alternative cooking: Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
