Description
These Stuffed Crust Pizza Snacks are cheesy, buttery, bite-sized treats with a gooey mozzarella center and savory pepperoni topping. They bake until golden brown and are perfect for parties, game days, or quick family snacks.
Ingredients
8 string cheese sticks, cut into 3 equal pieces
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 roll (14 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
24 slices regular pepperoni
Pizza sauce, optional for serving
Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut each string cheese stick into 3 equal pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine the dried oregano, garlic powder, and grated parmesan cheese.
- Unroll the refrigerated pizza crust and cut it into 24 equal squares.
- Place one piece of string cheese in the center of each dough square. Wrap the dough tightly around the cheese and pinch the seams closed.
- Arrange the dough balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each dough ball with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with the parmesan seasoning mixture.
- Press one slice of pepperoni onto the top of each dough ball.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
Substitute pepperoni with cooked Italian sausage for different flavors.
For a vegetarian option, use sliced olives, chopped bell peppers, or mushrooms instead of pepperoni.
Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
For an even cheesier snack, add a small pinch of shredded mozzarella alongside the string cheese.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 5 to 7 minutes for the best texture.
Assemble ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Freeze unbaked snacks and bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza snack
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
