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Cheesy Baked Italian Pizza Roses

Cheesy Baked Italian Pizza Roses for Fun Family Nights

Cheesy Baked Italian Pizza Roses are visually stunning and perfect for family nights, delighting even the pickiest eaters.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 roses
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza dough Essential for forming the rose shapes
For the Cheesy Filling
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese For melty goodness
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese Sharp, nutty flavor
For the Meaty Layer
  • 24 slices Pepperoni slices Savory touch; can substitute with turkey pepperoni
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce For dipping
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For brushing on top
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning For flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors
For Garnish (optional)
  • ¼ cup Fresh basil leaves For color and fresh taste

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about ⅛ inch thick.
  3. Cut the dough into 12 equal strips, approximately 1.5 inches wide and 8 inches long.
  4. Layer two pepperoni slices on each strip, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the pepperoni.
  5. Roll the dough strip up towards the other end to form a rose shape and place it into the muffin cup.
  6. Brush the tops with olive oil, then sprinkle Italian seasoning and salt.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then remove from muffin cups and serve warm with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roseCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pizza roses are perfect for family movie nights and can be customized with various fillings.

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