Description
Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins are a charming and delicious twist on classic pizza bites, perfect for any occasion! These adorable snacks combine gooey mozzarella with savory pepperoni, all wrapped in a festive pumpkin shape. Ideal for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or simply as fun lunch box treats, these mini delights are sure to impress. With their easy preparation and playful presentation, they make an exciting appetizer or snack that will please kids and adults alike. Follow this simple recipe to create a batch of these cheesy wonders that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated pizza pie crust
- 2 tablespoons marinara sauce (plus extra for serving)
- 16 slices of pepperoni
- 8 mini mozzarella balls (or cubes)
- 1 egg (slightly beaten with 2 teaspoons water)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut out eight circles using a round cutter.
- Place a dollop of marinara sauce in the center of each circle, add two slices of pepperoni, and one mozzarella ball.
- Gather the edges up over the filling and seal tightly to form balls.
- Wrap kitchen twine around each ball to create pumpkin shapes.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before removing twine and serving warm with marinara.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (45g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg