Description
These Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Sticks are a delightful twist on traditional pizza, featuring a crispy crust, gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and a side of marinara for dipping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Pizza Dough:
- Store-bought or homemade
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup Pepperoni Slices
Marinara Sauce (for dipping)
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Pinch of Salt
Olive Oil (for spraying)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to form a rectangle or strips.
- Layer Ingredients: Sprinkle half of the mozzarella on one side of the dough, add pepperoni slices, then the remaining cheese. Fold the dough over the fillings.
- Cut and Season: Slice the dough into strips, sprinkle with Italian seasoning and salt. Lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake: Arrange sticks on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, swap pepperoni for veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Experiment with additional cheeses like cheddar or parmesan for more flavor.
- Add a kick of spice with red pepper flakes or hot sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza stick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
