Pizza-Stuffed Pretzel Bites
Tags: Appetizer
Yield: 16
- 1 pound pizza dough
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups sliced pepperoni
- 8 ounces mozzarella, cut into cubes
- Flour, for rolling
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
- Preheat oven to 425℉/218°C.
- On a floured surface, roll out a small piece of dough (about 1 ounce) into a circle.
- Spoon ½ teaspoon of sauce into the center of the dough. Top with one slice of pepperoni. Top with 1 cube of mozzarella followed by another slice of pepperoni.
- Fold in the edges and pinch to seal, forming a ball.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with the baking soda. Boil the balls for 30 seconds. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse salt and oregano.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until brown.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Enjoy!
