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Puff pastry pizza bites topped with melted cheese and pepperoni, baked until golden

Easy Puff Pastry Pizza Bites


  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Puff Pastry Pizza Bites made in a muffin tin, customizable with your favorite toppings, and perfect for a quick family dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry dough, thawed and chilled
  • ¾ cup marinara sauce
  • ⅓ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 12 pepperoni slices, cut into smaller pieces
  • SideDish Ranch, for dipping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to slightly enlarge the sheet.
  4. Cut the pastry into 12 equal squares.
  5. Gently press each puff pastry square into the muffin tin cups.
  6. Add about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce into each pastry cup.
  7. Spoon a small dollop of ricotta cheese on top of the marinara.
  8. Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese over the ricotta and marinara layers.
  9. Add the pepperoni pieces evenly across the cups.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  11. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove from the tin.
  12. Serve warm with ranch for dipping.

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings based on what you have on hand. For a vegetarian version, skip the pepperoni.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg