Description
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring gooey mozzarella cheese and spicy pepperoni wrapped in flaky pizza dough. Perfect for game day snacks, parties, or kids’ lunches, these baked sticks are crispy on the outside and loaded with classic pizza flavors. They’re served warm with marinara sauce for dipping, making them a crowd-pleasing treat everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Sticks
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving
- Marinara or pizza sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface and cut it into 6 equal rectangles to create individual portions for the pizza sticks.
- Assemble the Sticks: On each rectangle, layer 4 slices of pepperoni evenly, then sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top, ensuring even coverage for melty cheese inside.
- Shape the Sticks: Fold the dough over the pepperoni and cheese lengthwise, then firmly pinch the edges to seal each stick so the filling doesn’t leak out during baking.
- Prepare for Baking: Place each stick seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil to promote browning, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning for added flavor and a crispy topping.
- Bake: Bake the pizza sticks in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside with melted cheese inside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the pizza sticks warm with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping, enhancing their savory taste.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey pepperoni for a leaner option or add red pepper flakes inside the sticks for extra heat.
- These pizza sticks make great kids’ lunches, party snacks, or appetizers for game days.
