Pepperoni & Meatball Pizza Bites

January 03, 2022 By: Comments
Pepperoni & Meatball Pizza Bites
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Prep:
15 Minutes
Cook:
15 Minutes
Serves:
12
When it comes to Game Day snacks, the best ones are always cheesy, handheld and easy to make, right? These Pepperoni & Meatball Pizza Bites check all the boxes! Plus, it’s simple to tailor this tasty appetizer to enjoy all your favorite pizza toppings. Want to add chopped onion? Great idea! These pizza bites are totally customizable and no matter how you prepare them, they are sure to be a big win on Game Day. Serve these bites alongside a bowl of Lay's Potato Chips and a 6 pack of Pepsi for a complete Game Day meal.

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Combine the marinara sauce, 2 tablespoons of basil and garlic in a small bowl.
  2. Use two crescent roll sheets to form a 16x14-inch rectangle. Or if using pizza dough, roll it out into to that same sized shape. Spread the marinara sauce mixture evenly over the pizza dough. Cut the Simek's meatballs into small pieces. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Simek's meatballs and bell peppers evenly over the pizza dough. Roll the pizza dough into a log, starting from one long edge. Use two crescent roll sheets to form a 16x14-inch rectangle. Or if using pizza dough, roll it out into to that same sized shape. Spread the marinara sauce mixture evenly over the pizza dough. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and bell peppers evenly over the pizza dough. Roll the pizza dough into a log, starting from one long edge.
  3. Cut the log into 12 slices. Place the slices cut side up in the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the pizza dough is golden brown and cooked through. Garnish with the remaining fresh basil.
  4. For a quick homemade ranch dressing, combine the milk, mayonnaise and ranch seasoning together in a small bowl. Serve for dipping alongside the marinara sauce.

Recipe Tip: You can also use original crescent rolls by simply smoothing out the edges into between each roll.