Description
Deliciously crispy homemade pizza sticks filled with mozzarella and pepperoni, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on cozy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, room temperature)
- 8 oz (226 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- 4 oz (113 g) sliced pepperoni (about 20–25 slices)
- 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves minced garlic)
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh, finely chopped)
- Pinch of kosher salt (optional)
- Dipping sauces: marinara, ranch, or pesto (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the pizza dough package instructions (typically 425–450°F / 220–230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch the pizza dough into a rectangle roughly 10 x 12 inches. Aim for about 1/4–1/2 inch thickness.
- Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on one long edge. Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese in a single layer.
- Fold the long edge over the toppings to create a seam, or cut the topped dough into 12 equal strips (about 1-inch to 1.25-inch wide).
- If folded, press the seam to seal; for open-topped strips, press edges slightly to compact. Transfer sticks to the prepared baking sheet, spaced 1/2 inch apart.
- Combine melted butter, garlic powder (or minced garlic), parsley, and a pinch of salt. Brush the mixture over each stick evenly.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through, until the sticks are puffed, the cheese is melted, and edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool 2–3 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
These pizza sticks are easy to customize for dietary needs. For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni and add roasted bell peppers or sautéed mushrooms. For a vegan version, use vegan mozzarella and dairy-free butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 30mg