Description
Bite-sized pizza pockets bursting with flavor, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup mini pizza dough balls or crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and let it simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 2-inch circles.
- On each dough circle, place a spoonful of the beef mixture, a sprinkle of mozzarella, and a slice of pepperoni.
- Carefully fold and seal the dough pockets.
- Arrange the bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, use lean ground beef or turkey pepperoni. These bites can be made ahead and frozen for future enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg