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Here’s a fun and super satisfying recipe for Stuffed Crust Pizza Bites — cheesy, doughy, bite-sized snacks filled with melty mozzarella and your favorite pizza toppings. Perfect for game day, parties, or a kid-friendly dinner!
🍕 Stuffed Crust Pizza Bites
Cheesy inside. Golden outside. Dippable & addictive.
✅ Ingredients (Makes ~20–24 bites)
🍞 For the Dough (or use store-bought):
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1 can refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
(OR use homemade dough if preferred)
🧀 Fillings:
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20–24 small cubes of mozzarella (or string cheese cut into pieces)
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Mini pepperoni, chopped sausage, or cooked bacon (optional)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
🍳 For Assembly:
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2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Pizza sauce or marinara, for dipping
🥣 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease.
2. Prepare Dough
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Unroll pizza dough and cut into 2 to 2½ inch squares (you should get ~20–24 pieces).
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Place a cube of mozzarella (and a bit of meat if using) in the center of each square.
3. Seal and Shape
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Fold the corners of the dough over the filling and pinch tightly to seal.
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Roll gently into a ball and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
4. Brush and Season
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Mix melted butter with garlic powder.
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Brush over each bite.
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Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan.
5. Bake
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
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Let cool slightly before serving.
6. Serve with Dip
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Serve warm with pizza sauce, ranch, or garlic butter for dipping!
🧊 Storage & Reheating
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Fridge: Store in airtight container for 3–4 days
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Reheat: In oven at 350°F or air fryer for 3–4 minutes
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Freeze: Freeze before baking, then bake from frozen adding 2–3 minutes to cook time
🔄 Variations
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🥬 Veggie option: Add chopped bell peppers, spinach, or olives
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🌶️ Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes inside or drizzle with hot honey
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🧄 Cheesy garlic crust: Add more garlic and cheese topping before baking
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🍗 Protein-packed: Use chopped cooked chicken and Alfredo sauce instead of marinara
Would you like a video-style recipe card, a make-ahead freezer version, or a sweet dessert twist (like Nutella-stuffed bites)?