Pizza balls are a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza, perfect for parties, game nights, or as a tasty snack for kids and adults alike. These bite-sized treats are stuffed with your favorite pizza toppings and encased in a golden, crispy dough. They’re easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

Equipment:

Oven
Baking sheet
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Rolling pin
Small bowl
Spoon or pastry brush

Ingredients:

1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
1 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for dipping
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pepperoni slices, chopped (or any other desired toppings such as cooked sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Prepare the Dough:
- Divide the pizza dough into small pieces, about the size of a golf ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece into a circle approximately 4 inches in diameter.
Assemble the Pizza Balls:
- Spoon a small amount of marinara sauce onto the center of each dough circle (be careful not to overfill).
- Add a generous pinch of mozzarella cheese and your chosen toppings to each.
- Sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese on top.
- Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges together to seal, forming a ball.
- Place the pizza balls seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Season the Pizza Balls:
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Brush the olive oil mixture over the tops of the pizza balls to help them turn golden brown and add flavor.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pizza balls are golden and puffed up.
Serve:
- Allow the pizza balls to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
- Serve with additional marinara sauce for dipping.

Tips:

Experiment with different fillings based on your pizza preferences. Consider adding diced bell peppers, onions, olives, or even a bit of pineapple for a Hawaiian twist.
For a vegetarian option, skip the meat and load up on veggies and multiple cheeses like feta or ricotta.
These pizza balls can be made ahead and frozen. Just bake them for an additional 5-10 minutes when ready to serve.

Pizza balls are a versatile and crowd-pleasing snack that can be customized to suit any taste. They’re perfect for sharing and are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Enjoy the deliciousness of pizza in a fun, portable form that’s as much fun to make as it is to eat!

Pizza balls

Pizza balls are a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza, perfect for parties, game nights, or as a tasty snack for kids and adults alike.

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Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Rolling Pin
Small bowl
Spoon or pastry brush

Ingredients

1 pound pizza dough homemade or store-bought
1 cup marinara sauce plus extra for dipping
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pepperoni slices chopped (or any other desired toppings such as cooked sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Prepare the Dough:
Divide the pizza dough into small pieces, about the size of a golf ball.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece into a circle approximately 4 inches in diameter.
Assemble the Pizza Balls:
Spoon a small amount of marinara sauce onto the center of each dough circle (be careful not to overfill).
Add a generous pinch of mozzarella cheese and your chosen toppings to each.
Sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese on top.
Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges together to seal, forming a ball.
Place the pizza balls seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Season the Pizza Balls:
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
Brush the olive oil mixture over the tops of the pizza balls to help them turn golden brown and add flavor.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pizza balls are golden and puffed up.