These delicious little guys will steal the spotlight at your next party! Also a great kitchen project for kiddos.
prep time:
5 MINUTES
cook time:
30 MINUTES
total time:
35 MINUTES
Servings:
4 -6
Ingredients
1 roll of refrigerated pizza dough (or make your own)
marinara/pizza sauce
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. olive oil or melted butter
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
mozzarella or Italian blend cheese
pizza toppings of your choice (pineapple, pepperoni, sausage, chopped green peppers or onions, etc.)
Method
- Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the pizza dough package. Usually, it’s 400 degrees. (This is also a good option if you make your dough.)
- Unroll your pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll the dough so it’s at least 12″ by 8″. Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into 24 squares.
- Place cheese and desired toppings on each square. I found that it worked best if you layer the cheese on first, as this makes a softer bottom layer for the dough to fold around. Make sure to use just enough toppings so that the dough can fold easily around them.
- When all of your dough squares have cheese and toppings on them, carefully lift each square and wrap the dough around the toppings. Pinch to make sure each ball is sealed shut and then place seam-side-down in a lightly sprayed pie pan (or similar-sized dish).
- Brush the tops of the dough balls with olive oil (or melted butter) and then sprinkle with the garlic and Italian seasoning. Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Place the pan in the oven and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the dough is slightly golden. Doughs vary, so keep an eye on them and begin checking them after 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with warmed marinara sauce on the side for dipping.