Description
These Puff Pastry Pizza Bites are delicious, bite-sized snacks made with flaky puff pastry, spicy pepperoni, and melty string cheese. Perfect for parties or quick appetizers, they’re seasoned with garlic powder, Italian herbs, and parmesan for a flavorful twist.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough, thawed
- 30 slices pepperoni
- 6 pieces string cheese
- 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 Puff Pastry: Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut it into three equal strips, ensuring an even base for wrapping.
- Assemble Pizza Bites: Along the center of each strip, lay 10 slices of pepperoni in a row. Top the pepperoni evenly with two pieces of string cheese for a melty filling.
- Wrap and Seal: Fold the edges of each dough strip over the cheese and pepperoni, pinching the seams together tightly to seal the filling inside.
- Slice Into Bites: Cut each wrapped strip into one-inch slices, creating individual pizza bites for easy serving.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the pizza bites on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each piece with the lightly beaten egg to help brown and add shine.
- Season: Sprinkle the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning evenly over the top of each bite for extra flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese inside has melted.
Notes
- Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on specific brands and portion sizes used.
- If puff pastry dough is frozen, allow adequate time to thaw in the refrigerator before starting.
- For a spicier bite, consider adding red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
- These pizza bites are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Puff Pastry Pizza Bites, Pepperoni Pizza Snacks, Bite-sized Appetizers, Easy Party Snacks, Puff Pastry Recipes
