Pepperoni Pizza Bites (Kid Friendly Recipe) - Skinnytaste (2024)

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7 Cals: 286 Protein: 18 Carbs: 31 Fats: 9.5

40 mins

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Pepperoni Pizza Bites are like those frozen mini bagel pizzas, only made from scratch in a muffin tin using my Greek yogurt bagel dough.

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Pepperoni Pizza Bites

My daughter loves those mini frozen bagel pizzas, so I wanted to make an easy Pepperoni Pizza Bite recipe from scratch. I figured making bagels and then topping them with pizza ingredients would take too long, so I streamlined them and made them in muffin tins instead. These mini pizza bites would be great for an afternoon snack or even a party appetizer. If your kids like these pizza bites, you should also try my Pizza Sausage Rolls and Stuffed Bagel Balls.

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How to Make Pizza Bites

  • Make the pizza dough: Combine the dry ingredients and then add the yogurt. Knead the dough until it is tacky but not sticky. You can also use premade pizza dough to make this faster.
  • Divide the dough into 16 balls and press each into the greased muffin tin.
  • Bake the dough for 15 minutes at 375 degrees and remove it from the oven.
  • Top your pizza bites: Gently press the dough down in the middle of each cup to create a small well. Top each with sauce, mozzarella cheese, and chopped pepperoni.
  • Bake the bites for three more minutes until the cheese is melted. Carefully remove the mini pizzas from the oven and let them cool before eating.

Pizza Topping Ideas and Variations

I used turkey pepperoni on my pizza bites, but you can top them with anything you like on your pizza! Here are some ideas:

  • Veggie with finely diced bell peppers or any chopped leftover veggies
  • Caprese with fresh mozzarella and basil
  • Pesto pizza with pesto and cheese
  • White pizza with ricotta, mozzarella, and Italian seasoning
  • Dessert pizza with Nutella and mini marshmallows
  • I made homemade bagel dough so my pizza bites would have extra protein, but you can also buy pre-made pizza dough.

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Pepperoni Pizza Bites

4.81 from 46 votes

7

Cals:286

Protein:18

Carbs:31

Fat:9.5

Pepperoni Pizza Bites are like those frozen mini bagel pizzas, only made from scratch in a muffin tin using my Greek yogurt bagel dough.

Course: Appetizer, Lunch, School Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

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Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 30 minutes mins

Total: 40 minutes mins

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Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 4 bites

Ingredients

  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, whole wheat or gluten-free mix, (5 oz in weight)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder, make sure it’s not expired, or it won’t rise
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, diamond crystal, use less if using table salt or Mortons
  • 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, not regular yogurt, it will be too sticky (I recommend Stonyfield)
  • 2/3 cup marinara or pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ounce turkey pepperoni, chopped
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F and spray two 12-cup stand size muffin tins with oil.

  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well.

  • Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined, it will look like small crumbles.

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  • Lightly dust flour on a work surface and remove dough from the bowl, knead the dough a few times until dough is tacky, but not sticky, about 15 turns (it should not leave dough on your hand when you pull away).

  • Divide the dough into 16 equal-size small balls (about 25 grams each).

  • Press each ball into the bottom of the muffin cups, allowing it to go up the side slightly.

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  • Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven and carefully press balls down in the middle to create a small well.

  • Top each ball with 2 teaspoons sauce, 1 tablespoon cheese and a sprinkle of pepperoni.

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  • Return to the oven and bake 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

  • Remove from oven and allow to cool 2 minutes. With a paring knife or metal offset spatula, carefully remove the bites, cutting around the top to remove any cheese that may have stuck to the pan.

  • Spray the pan again and repeat with remaining dough and toppings.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4 bites, Calories: 286 kcal, Carbohydrates: 31 g, Protein: 18 g, Fat: 9.5 g, Saturated Fat: 4.5 g, Cholesterol: 30 mg, Sodium: 974 mg, Fiber: 1.5 g, Sugar: 4 g

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FAQs

How long do pizza bites cook for? ›

Arrange the pizza bites on the lined baking sheet about 1½ inches apart. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Brush the top of each bite with some olive oil and top with a sprinkle of sea salt. Bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

What is in pizza rolls? ›

Enriched Flour (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Tomato Puree (water, tomato paste), Water, Pepperoni Seasoned Pork, Chicken, and Beef Pizza Topping (pork, mechanically separated chicken, water, soy protein concentrate, salt, contains 2% or less of: pepperoni [pork, ...

How long to cook pizza bites in air fryer? ›

It's easy:
  1. Pizza Bites go straight from freezer to air-fryer.
  2. Be sure to space Pizza Bites evenly.
  3. Set your air fryer to 340ºF.
  4. Pop the frozen Pizza Bites in for 15 minutes.
  5. Prepare your next-level dipping game (see below!)
  6. Let cool, and then dig into pure Pizza Bite bliss.
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How long to cook Pillsbury pizza bites? ›

Microwave - From Frozen 1 Arrange 6 rolls in circle on microwaveable plate. 2 Microwave on high 60 to 65 seconds. If not thoroughly cooked microwave up to 10 seconds longer. 3 Let stand 2 minutes to complete cooking.

Are pizza rolls better in the oven or air fryer? ›

… the air fryer is the best way to cook pizza rolls. It's fast. It crisps them without making them too crunchy. And it heats them all the way through without overdoing it.

How long do you microwave pizza bites? ›

Microwave the pizza rolls on high power for 1-2 minutes, depending on the number of pizza rolls and the wattage of your microwave. Start with 1 minute and then check to see if they are hot and cooked through. If not, continue microwaving in 30-second intervals until they are heated to your.

How do you make pizza crispy in an air fryer? ›

Temperature and Time: Set your oven-style air fryer to 325°F (160°C) for thin crust or 300°F (150°C) for thick crust. Cook Thin Crust: For thin-crust pizza, set the timer for 3-4 minutes. Cook Thick Crust: For thick-crust pizza, set the timer for 5-7 minutes.

How do you heat pizza bites? ›

1. Arrange bites in a circle around the rim of a microwave-safe plate. 2. Microwave on HIGH setting until heated thoroughly, turning bites over halfway through heating time.

Can you cook pizza in an air fryer? ›

Once you know how much dough to use, making pizza in your air fryer is quite straightforward. Just as in your standard oven, thinner-crust pizzas can be baked on parchment; thicker crusts will need the support of a pan. Parchment will help you move your thin-crust pizza into the fryer.

What are the little pizza bites called? ›

Pizza snack rolls (also called pizza rolls, pizza bites, pizza snacks, or pizza poppers) are a frozen food product consisting of bite-sized breaded pizza pockets with an interior of tomato sauce, imitation cheese and various pizza toppings.

Can you deep fry Pillsbury pizza bites? ›

In center of each biscuit round, spoon 1 teaspoon pizza sauce, 1 teaspoon mozzarella cheese and 1 slice of pepperoni. Wrap biscuit dough around filling; pinch edges to seal. In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil to 350°F. Fry each stuffed biscuit 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown on all sides.

What happened to Pillsbury mini pizzas? ›

However, these beloved items have been discontinued from the market. Pillsbury's frozen mini pizzas were unique in taste and convenience. They provided an easy meal option for those with busy schedules or limited cooking skills.

How long to cook raw pizza at 400? ›

At 400°F, a thin-crust pizza takes 10-15 minutes to cook. At 450°F, the same thin crust can be done in 8-12 minutes. For a thick-crust pizza, it takes 18-25 minutes at 400°F and 14-20 minutes at 450°F.

How long to bake pizza rolls at 425? ›

Conventional Oven Instructions:

Arrange snacks 1 inch apart on cookie sheet. Place on middle oven rack. Bake at 425 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes.

How long does pizza take to cook? ›

Bake: Bake pizza in the 475°F oven, one at a time, until the crust is browned and the cheese is golden, about 10 to 15 minutes. If you want, toward the end of the cooking time you can sprinkle on a little more cheese.

How long to cook pizza bites in deep fryer? ›

Heat the oil until it reaches 375° F. Carefully drop four to six pizza rolls into the oil. Fry them for two to three minutes, or until golden brown. You may have to adjust your heat to keep the oil at the correct temperature.

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