Pizza Poppers

Name: Pizza Poppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bulk Italian sausage; 1/3 cup chopped pepperoni; 1 pound fresh pizza dough; 1 1/4 cups pizza sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (optional)

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These pizza poppers are mini pizza bites, customized with your favorite pizza toppings. They’re the perfect game day snack, finger-friendly for kids, and good for any get-together.

By Pat Bernitt

Updated on February 25, 2025

plate of pizza poppers with bowl of pizza sauce

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

6

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bulk Italian sausage
1/3 cup chopped pepperoni
1 pound fresh pizza dough
1 1/4 cups pizza sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Combine mozzarella, sausage, and pepperoni in a small bowl; set aside.
Lightly flour a work surface, and roll out dough 1/4-inch thick. Cut rounds with a biscuit or cookie cutter, and stretch each piece. Place a dollop of pizza sauce on each round, and top with about 1 tablespoon meat mixture. Fold dough over toppings into a ball, pinching the bottom to seal well; set aside, seam side down.
Lightly brush a cast iron skillet with oil. Place pizza poppers in skillet, and brush tops with oil. Sprinkle with basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Garnish with grated Parmesan, and serve with pizza sauce for dipping.

Cook’s Note

For a variation, instead of brushing dough with oil, brush with garlic butter before baking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385	Calories
18g	Fat
41g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 385
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	24%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 764mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g	26%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Calcium 147mg	11%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 321mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.