Pepperoni Pizza Bites
Pepperoni Pizza Bites are mini pizza snacks made with yogurt dough, cheese, and sauce.
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat/gluten-free mix
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2/3 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ounce turkey pepperoni chopped
- Crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray two muffin tins with olive oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Greek yogurt and mix until a crumbly dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead about 15 times until smooth and slightly tacky.
- Divide into 16 equal balls.
- Press each ball into muffin cups, slightly up the sides.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and gently press the center to create a well.
- Add sauce, mozzarella, and turkey pepperoni to each.
- Return to oven and bake for another 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve Pepperoni Pizza Bites warm with optional red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Swap turkey pepperoni with cooked chicken or beef toppings
- Use gluten-free flour if needed
- Perfect for lunchboxes or party trays