Pizza Roses
These adorable pizza roses combine store-bought dough with classic pizza toppings, creating a shareable and delicious snack perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can pizza dough Store-bought, refrigerated dough works best.
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce Substitute with pesto or Alfredo if desired.
- 6-8 slices mozzarella cheese Use low-moisture mozzarella for best results.
- 12-18 slices pepperoni Thick-cut slices work well; turkey pepperoni can be used for a leaner option.
- cooking spray or butter For greasing the muffin tin.
- optional: fresh basil, olive oil For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
Assembling the Roses
- Open the canned pizza dough and unroll it onto a clean surface. Slice into six long strips about 1-2 inches wide.
- Spread marinara sauce down the length of each strip, leaving a small border.
- Lay mozzarella strips on top of the sauce.
- Arrange pepperoni slices overlapping the cheese, with half hanging off the edge.
- Roll each strip tightly into a rose shape, tucking the end under.
- Place each rose seam-side down into the muffin cup.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Allow the pizza roses to cool in the muffin tin for 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, bake at 350°F for 6-8 minutes.