Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Puff Pastry Pizza Bites feature flaky puff pastry wrapped around pepperoni and string cheese, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Bites
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough, thawed
- 30 slices pepperoni
- 6 pieces string cheese
Topping & Seasoning
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut it into three strips evenly to create individual pizza bites.
- Add Pepperoni: Lay 10 slices of pepperoni along the center of each dough strip in a row for an even distribution of flavor.
- Layer Cheese: Place two pieces of string cheese on top of the pepperoni slices in each strip to add gooey richness.
- Wrap and Seal: Fold the edges of each dough strip over the pepperoni and cheese, pinching the seams tightly to seal and prevent leakage during baking.
- Slice Bites: Cut each wrapped strip into one-inch thick slices to form individual pizza bites ready for baking.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet, brush the tops with lightly beaten egg to promote browning, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese has melted thoroughly.
Notes
- This recipe is a great appetizer or snack that’s quick to bake and deliciously shareable.
- You can substitute pepperoni with other cured meats or add vegetables for variation.
- Be sure to seal the dough edges properly to keep fillings inside while baking.
- Any nutritional data provided is an approximation and can vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: puff pastry pizza bites, pepperoni bites, easy appetizer, party snacks, quick pizza snack
