Description
A festive treat combining buttery dough, marinara, and your favorite toppings, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- Pre-made pizza dough (or homemade)
- Marinara sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, basil)
- Your favorite toppings (pepperoni, sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into small circles (2 inches in diameter).
- Brush each circle lightly with olive oil.
- Spoon marinara sauce onto each dough circle, leaving a border.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce, add chosen toppings, and finish with fresh herbs.
- Fold the dough over to create pockets and pinch the edges to seal.
- Place the bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Customize with gluten-free or vegan options as needed. Be cautious not to overload toppings to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza bites, holiday recipes, finger food, family gatherings
