Description
These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer that combines crispy baked pizza dough with gooey mozzarella and savory pepperoni. Perfect for game days, lunchboxes, or casual gatherings, they come with a flavorful garlic and Italian seasoning butter brush and are served with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Sticks
- 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 6 mozzarella string cheese sticks, halved
Seasoned Butter
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Topping and Serving
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Cut Dough: Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough onto a clean surface and cut it into 12 equal rectangular pieces for uniform pizza sticks.
- Add Fillings: Place 2 slices of pepperoni and one half of a mozzarella string cheese stick at one end of each rectangle to ensure each stick has ample filling.
- Roll and Seal: Carefully roll the dough tightly around the pepperoni and mozzarella, pinching the edges to seal the filling inside and prevent leakage while baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each rolled pizza stick seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep them sealed during baking.
- Prepare Seasoned Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning to create a flavorful brush for the pizza sticks.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush the tops of the pizza sticks with the seasoned butter mixture, then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over them for added flavor and a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake the pizza sticks in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm, accompanied by marinara sauce for dipping to enhance the flavor experience.
Notes
- You can substitute shredded mozzarella cheese if string cheese is unavailable; roll the dough tightly to avoid cheese leaks.
- For a spicy version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the seasoned butter before brushing the pizza sticks.
- These pizza sticks make excellent snacks, party appetizers, or lunchbox treats for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
