Stuffed Crust Pizza Snacks (Ready-to-Print Version)

Cheesy dough bites stuffed with mozzarella, topped with pepperoni and herbs. Great for gatherings or kid-friendly treats.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese Filling

01 - 8 pieces whole milk mozzarella string cheese, each cut into 3 equal portions

→ Dough

02 - 1 can refrigerated classic pizza crust dough (about 13.8 ounces)

→ Herb Topping

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese

→ Toppings

07 - 24 slices regular pepperoni

→ For Serving (Optional)

08 - 1 cup pizza sauce, warmed for dipping

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - Slice each mozzarella stick into three even pieces. In a small bowl, combine oregano, garlic powder, and grated parmesan cheese.
03 - Unroll pizza crust dough onto a clean surface. Cut the dough evenly into 24 pieces using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
04 - Place one cut cheese piece in center of each dough segment. Enclose cheese completely, pinching edges to seal well, and set seam side down on prepared sheet.
05 - Brush each wrapped dough ball with melted butter. Sprinkle generously with the parmesan-herb mixture, pressing lightly. Top each with a slice of pepperoni.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until dough is puffed and deep golden brown and cheese inside is melted.
07 - Let cool 1 minute on baking sheet to avoid burning from hot cheese. Serve immediately with warm pizza sauce on the side for dipping.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Ensure cheese is fully encased by dough and seams are tightly pinched to prevent melting cheese from leaking.
02 - Cut dough pieces as evenly as possible for consistent baking and perfectly portioned snacks.
03 - For crisp tops, brush hot snacks with melted butter just out of the oven.
04 - Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator; reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to restore crispness.

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