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Cheesy Pizza Bites
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Cheesy Pizza Bites The 15 Minute Appetizer That Tastes Like It Took Hours

When you need party food that looks impressive, tastes amazing, and comes together in less time than it takes to order delivery, these cheesy pizza bites are your answer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • For the Pizza Bites:
  • 1 crescent dough sheet refrigerated
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 15-20 pepperoni slices
  • For the Garlic Herb Butter:
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  • Prepare for Baking:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Let crescent dough sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes
  • Cut and Fill:
  • Unroll the crescent dough sheet onto a clean work surface
  • Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut dough into 8 equal squares
  • Place approximately 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella in the center of each square
  • Top cheese with 1-2 pepperoni slices (or more if desired)
  • Seal the Pizza Bites:
  • Take one corner of each square and fold it toward the center, over the filling
  • Repeat with remaining three corners, bringing all corners to meet in the middle
  • Pinch all seams firmly where dough meets to seal completely
  • Gently roll between palms if needed to create smooth, round balls
  • Place sealed balls on prepared baking sheet with 2 inches space between each
  • Make the Garlic Herb Butter:
  • Melt butter in a small microwave-safe bowl (30-45 seconds)
  • Add onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to melted butter
  • Stir well to combine evenly
  • Brush and Bake:
  • Using a pastry brush, generously brush seasoned butter over each pizza bite, coating entire surface
  • Place baking sheet in preheated oven
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, checking at 10 minutes
  • Pizza bites are done when deep golden brown, puffed, and cooked through
  • Serve:
  • Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes
  • Transfer to serving platter
  • Serve warm with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce
  • Storage Tip: Assemble completely and freeze (unbaked) for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 5-7 minutes to cooking time and brushing with butter before baking.