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These flavorful pizza roll bites combine dough, tangy sauce, stretchy cheese, and pepperoni slices. Roll, slice, and bake them to crispy perfection. Customize with your favorite add-ins for a crowd-pleasing snack that's great any time.
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Updated on Sat, 15 Mar 2025 22:03:10 GMT
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A plate of golden, cheesy bites with dipping sauce. | cuisinegenial.com

Grab these handy Pizza Bites for your next get-together - they pack all the tasty pizza flavors into small, munchable pieces. Each crunchy, golden bite contains gooey mozzarella, zesty tomato sauce, and whatever toppings you love, all wrapped in puffy, crisp dough. These crowd-favorites bring traditional Italian tastes in an easy-to-eat form that works great for game nights, birthday bashes, or just casual snacking.

I've made these Pizza Bites for every family gathering since trying them at a backyard party last year. The way they combine those familiar Italian tastes with their grab-and-go size made everyone ask for seconds. Now my relatives won't let me show up without them at any celebration.

Key Ingredients

  • Fresh Pizza Dough: Makes a crunchy outside shell while staying soft and chewy inside.
  • Classic Pizza Sauce: Full tomato taste with Italian herbs for that just-right flavor balance.
  • Shredded Mozzarella: Gets all gooey and gives you that amazing cheese pull effect.
  • Grated Parmesan: Brings a tangy, salty kick that makes everything taste better.
  • Sliced Pepperoni: Adds that typical pizza zing that works so well with cheese and sauce.
  • Dried Oregano: Gives that must-have Italian aroma that makes your mouth water.
  • Garlic Powder: Adds a mellow, tasty richness to every mouthful.
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Gets you that beautiful brown, flavorful outer crust.

Making Steps

Oven setup:
Get your oven hot at 375°F and put parchment on your baking tray.
Dough work:
On a floured counter, flatten dough to 1/4-inch thickness in a rectangle.
Sauce spread:
Put pizza sauce all over, but leave a small 1/2-inch edge clean around sides.
Add goodies:
Sprinkle mozzarella, parmesan, pepperoni and spices evenly on the sauce.
Form the log:
From the longer side, roll it all up tight like a cinnamon roll, pinching edges closed.
Make bites:
Cut the log into chunks about 1-inch thick with a sharp knife.
Cook them:
Brush some olive oil on top and bake until golden, about 12-15 minutes.
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A white bowl filled with cheese stuffed shells. | cuisinegenial.com

At our house, we can't get enough of adding roasted red peppers to these bites. Their sweet, slightly burnt taste works magic with the cheese and sauce. Funny enough, everyone wants their own version - my little girl always asks for extra cheese piled high, while my boy wants his loaded with as much pepperoni as possible.

Tasty Pairings

Eat these bites hot out of the oven with some warm marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or garlic butter for dipping. Make an Italian snack platter by putting them next to some seasoned olives, roasted peppers, and fresh basil.

Fun Twists

Try playing around with new combos like spinach mixed with feta, spicy buffalo chicken topped with blue cheese, or morning-style with scrambled eggs and crispy bacon bits. Each new mix gives you a fresh taste while keeping that same fun, bite-sized shape.

Keeping Fresh

Put any extras in a sealed container and they'll stay good for three days. Warm them up in a 325°F oven to get them crispy again, or zap them quickly if you're in a rush. Want to save them longer? Just place unbaked bites on a tray, freeze them solid, then pop them into freezer bags for up to three months.

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A plate of cheese stuffed breadsticks. | cuisinegenial.com

These Pizza Bites hit the sweet spot between easy-to-make and classic Italian yumminess. You can serve them at casual BBQs or fancy dinner parties, and they'll always get people talking while being super simple to throw together. The mix of melty cheese, tangy sauce, and golden crust makes for a snack that vanishes almost as soon as you set it down.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use homemade dough instead?
Sure thing! Roll out your homemade dough to about 1/4 inch thick before piling on your toppings.
→ What other toppings will work?
Sausage and olives, ham with pineapple, mushrooms, or peppers all work—just chop them into smaller bits so they roll well.
→ Can I prep these rolls in advance?
Yes! Get them rolled, sliced, and ready in the fridge (covered) up to a day before cooking.
→ How do I stop fillings from spilling out?
Don’t overstuff, keep a border clear of sauce, roll it tight, and lay them seam-side down on the tray.
→ Can baked rolls be frozen?
For sure! Cool them completely, freeze, and reheat straight from frozen in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.

Pizza Roll Bites

Fluffy dough rolled with zesty sauce, gooey cheese, and pepperoni. Sliced into spirals and baked till crisp and golden.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
By: Ferdaous

Category: Appetizers

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: Italian-American

Yield: 12 Servings (12 rolls)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

→ Dough & Crust

01 One pre-packaged tube of cold pizza dough, about 10–11 ounces (280–320g)
02 A touch of olive oil for brushing on top

→ Cheese & Sauce

03 1/2 cup of your favorite pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
04 One cup of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
05 About 1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Extras & Flavor

06 1/4 cup of small pepperoni pieces or the toppings you enjoy most
07 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
08 A pinch (1/2 tsp) of garlic powder

Instructions

Step 01

Set your oven to the temperature recommended on the dough package. This gets it hot enough to bake properly.

Step 02

Dust your counter with a little flour and stretch or roll the dough into a thin rectangular sheet that’s around 1/4-inch thick.

Step 03

Pour the pizza sauce over the dough, stopping a bit before the edges to leave room for sealing later.

Step 04

Distribute the mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, oregano, and garlic powder over the sauce. Feel adventurous? Add any extra toppings you love.

Step 05

Start at one long edge and carefully roll the dough into a log. Keep it snug so the fillings stay put.

Step 06

Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into 1-inch thick rounds. Each one should show a nice spiral design.

Step 07

Arrange the rolls on a parchment-lined or lightly greased baking sheet with some space in between so they won’t stick together.

Step 08

Give each roll a light coat of olive oil on top to make them crisp and golden when baked.

Step 09

Bake in the heated oven for 12–15 minutes. They’re ready when golden-brown and the cheese is bubbling.

Step 10

Let them cool for a bit to avoid burning your mouth. Bonus: serve them alongside warm pizza sauce for fun dipping!

Notes

  1. These fun pizza bites work perfectly for hangouts, kids’ snacks, or even casual dinners.
  2. Get creative by tossing in sausage, veggies, or other toppings you like.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper or similar
  • Rolling pin for flattening the dough
  • A sharp knife to slice the rolls
  • Brush for spreading olive oil

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes dairy (mozzarella and Parmesan)
  • Gluten is present from the pizza dough
  • Pepperoni or similar toppings may contain meat

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 165
  • Total Fat: 7 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 18 g
  • Protein: 6 g