Description
Easy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible, these pull-apart pepperoni pizza bites are the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 cans (16.3 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough
2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup mini pepperoni
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1.5 cups marinara or pizza sauce, warmed, for dipping
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or a bundt pan. Set aside.
Step 2: Separate the biscuit dough rounds. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each biscuit into a small, roughly 3-inch disc.
Step 3: Place a small amount of shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1 tablespoon) and a few mini pepperoni slices into the center of each flattened dough disc. Do not overfill.
Step 4: Carefully bring the edges of the dough together over the filling, pinching firmly to seal and form a ball. Ensure the seams are completely sealed to prevent cheese leakage during baking.
Step 5: Arrange the stuffed dough balls seam-side down in a single layer (or slightly stacked if using a bundt pan) in your prepared baking dish or bundt pan. They should be relatively snug.
Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 7: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the tops of all the arranged dough balls in the pan.
Step 8: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bites are puffed, golden brown, and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
Step 9: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with the warmed marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
For an extra cheesy kick, sprinkle a little extra mozzarella over the top of the bites halfway through baking. If you don't have mini pepperoni, dice regular pepperoni into small pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg