Cheesy Pizza Balls Delight Recipe for Bite-Sized Goodness
Pizza Balls are delicious cheesy bites filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, and bell peppers, perfect for dipping in pizza sauce. They are easy to make and great for sharing.
Servings 12
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup diced pepperoni
- ¼ cup finely chopped bell pepper
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually add warm water and olive oil, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 portions.
- Flatten each piece into a circle, add cheese, pepperoni, and bell pepper in the center.
- Fold the edges over the filling and pinch to seal each ball.
- Arrange on the baking sheet, seam side down, and spray or brush with oil.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before serving with pizza sauce.
Notes
Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.