Cheesy Baked Italian Pizza Roses to Wow Your Taste Buds
Cheesy Baked Italian Pizza Roses are a delightful twist on classic pizza, perfect for parties or cozy dinners.
Equipment
- muffin pan
Ingredients
For the Dough and Cheese
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
For the Filling
- 20 slices Pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
For Flavor
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Optional Topping
- a few Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle approximately ⅛ inch thick.
- Slice the dough into 12 strips that are about 1.5 inches wide and 8 inches long.
- Lay two slices of pepperoni on each dough strip and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over them.
- Roll the dough strips up into tight rose shapes and place them into the greased muffin cups.
- Brush each rose with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and salt.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Cool in the muffin pan for about 5 minutes before serving with marinara sauce and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Perfect for sharing at gatherings, these cheesy pizza roses are fun to make and eat!
Nutrition
Serving: 1roseCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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