Best 3 Pizza Poppers Recipes

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Pizza poppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that are perfect for parties, game days, or a quick meal. Made with pre-made pizza dough, your favorite pizza toppings, and a simple cheese filling, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With endless variations and the ability to tailor them to your own taste preferences, pizza poppers are a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PIZZA POPPERS



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Both my husband and I are big pizza fans, so we created these pizza rolls that we like to take to parties. I think they'd be fun to set out for Santa to enjoy, along with his milk and cookies!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon shortening
1 large egg
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1-1/3 cups minced pepperoni (about 5 ounces)
2 cups pizza sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, oregano and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and shortening to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg; beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Stir in cheese and pepperoni; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into four pieces. Divide each piece into eight balls. Roll each ball into a 12-in. rope. Tie into a loose knot, leaving two long ends. Fold top end under roll; bring bottom end up and press into center of roll. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with pizza sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 538mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

MINI-PIZZA POPPERS



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Enjoy these warm and hearty pizza popovers that are ready in 45 minutes - perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 45m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on package
3 tablespoons pizza sauce
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
14 slices pepperoni
Extra pizza sauce, if you like

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400°. Put the pie crusts on the counter for 15 minutes to soften.
  • Put the pizza sauce and cheese in the bowl. Stir with the spoon until mixed. Save for later (you will need this in step 5).
  • Unfold each pie crust. Take off the plastic sheets. Press out the fold lines on pie crusts, using your fingers. Cut each pie crust into seven 3 1/2-inch circles, using the biscuit or cookie cutter.
  • Cut each pepperoni slice in half on the cutting board, using the knife.
  • Put 2 pepperoni halves on center of each pie crust circle. Top with about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture.
  • Brush the edge of each pie crust circle with a little water, using the pastry brush. Fold each circle in half over filling. Press edges of circles with the fork to seal. Place pizza poppers on the cookie sheet (you do not need to grease the cookie sheet).
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until pizza poppers are light golden brown. Use the pot holders to take cookie sheet out of oven. Right away, take pizza poppers off cookie sheet, using the pancake turner. Cool for 5 minutes on the wire cooling rack before serving.
  • Serve warm pizza poppers with extra pizza sauce for dipping, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Pizza Popper, Sodium 360 mg

PEPPERONI PIZZA POPPERS



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These are delicious little pepperoni and cheese bites. I make these for the daughters school lunch.. Great for a party or anytime. I also freeze them. You might want to double the batch, they will be gone in no time... Enjoy! My photo's

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 c flour
3/4 c milk
1 egg
3/4 tsp baking powder
4 oz pepperoni, diced
2 oz shredded mozzarella
2 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp dried basil or italian seasoning
warmed pizza sauce for dipping

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2. In a bowl add the flour and baking powder. Stir in the milk and the beaten egg. Add mozzarella, basil and pepperoni.
  • 3. Spray a 24 count mini muffin pan with cooking spray. ( or two 12 count muffin pans ).
  • 4. Spoon even portions, about 1 teaspoon per muffin cup.
  • 5. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until golden. Serve with your favorite pizza sauce or marinara. You can also use whatever cheese you prefer. We like the taste of the cheddar and mozzarella combined.

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: Use a bread that is sturdy enough to hold the fillings, but not too thick or dense. Some good options include pizza dough, puff pastry, or crescent roll dough.
  • Don't overfill the poppers: You want the poppers to be able to close properly, so don't overload them with fillings. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1 tablespoon of filling per popper.
  • Seal the poppers well: Make sure the poppers are sealed tightly so that the fillings don't leak out during baking. You can use a fork to crimp the edges of the dough, or you can use a pastry brush to brush the edges with water before baking.
  • Bake the poppers until they are golden brown: The poppers should be baked until they are golden brown and cooked through. The exact baking time will vary depending on the size of the poppers and the type of dough you are using.
  • Serve the poppers hot: Pizza poppers are best served hot out of the oven. You can serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Pizza poppers are a fun and easy appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day gatherings. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a pizza popper recipe that everyone will love.

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