Delightful Pizza Roses: Easy, Cheesy Bites You'll Love
Delightful Pizza Roses are easy to make and visually stunning, perfect for gatherings and using leftover dough.
Equipment
- Muffin tin
- sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce homemade or store-bought
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese can substitute with provolone or cheddar
- 1 cup Sliced Pepperoni can use veggies for a vegetarian option
For the Dough
- 1 package Pizza Dough store-bought or homemade, rolled to ¼ inch thick
For the Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for brushing on top
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning can replace with fresh herbs like basil and oregano
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Pizza Roses
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out your pizza dough to an even thickness of about ¼ inch.
- Slice the rolled-out dough into strips approximately 2 inches wide.
- Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce evenly over each strip of dough.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni, and a dash of Italian seasoning over the sauce-coated strips.
- Starting from one end of each strip, tightly roll the dough up to form a rose shape.
- Carefully place each rolled dough rose upright in a muffin tin.
- Lightly brush the tops of each Pizza Rose with olive oil.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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