Description

Stuffed Pizza Bites are golden, bite-sized pockets filled with gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and seasoned dough. These easy, customizable pizza pockets are perfect for game nights, parties, or a fun family dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (e.g., Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits)
56 slices pepperoni (or preferred pizza toppings)
1 block (8 oz) mozzarella cheese, cut into 56 cubes
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
Pizza sauce, for dipping

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare Ingredients: Flatten each biscuit into a 3-inch round. Place a slice of pepperoni and a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center.
Assemble Bites: Fold the edges of the biscuit over the filling, pinching to seal. Place each sealed biscuit seam-side down in the baking dish.
Season: Brush the tops with melted butter or olive oil, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve: Let cool slightly and serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit pepperoni and use vegetables like bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms.Make a cheese lover’s version by mixing in cheeses like cheddar, provolone, or ricotta.Freeze assembled, unbaked pizza bites for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen with a few extra minutes.