Pizza Balls Recipe
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.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- 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.
Notes
Allow the pizza balls to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
