Description
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks are the perfect snack for pizza lovers, combining gooey mozzarella and savory pepperoni wrapped in a flaky crust. In just 20 minutes, you can create these delightful treats that are ideal for game nights, lunchboxes, or casual get-togethers. Serve them hot with marinara sauce for a burst of flavor and watch your family and friends rave about this easy-to-make appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pillsbury pizza crust (tube)
- 40 pepperoni slices
- 10 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Roll out the pizza crust on a greased baking sheet and cut it into 10 rectangles.
- Place 4 pepperoni slices and 1 mozzarella stick on each rectangle.
- Roll up the dough around the filling and pinch seams to seal.
- Melt butter, mix in garlic powder and parsley, then brush over each stick.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza stick (43g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses or add vegetables for variety. Ensure not to overfill to prevent leakage during baking. For extra flavor, consider adding Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes.