Description
Delicious cheesy pepperoni pizza bites perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (or veggies for a healthier twist)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into small squares.
- In a bowl, mix together cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Place about one tablespoon of the filling in the center of each dough square. Fold over and pinch edges to seal.
- Arrange filled bites on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a healthier twist, you can substitute pepperoni with your choice of vegetables.
- Make sure not to overfill the dough squares to avoid bursting during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg