Pizza Poppers (Pull Apart Pizza Bites)
Soft, cheesy, and golden brown — these Pizza Poppers (Pull Apart Pizza Bites) are a mini version of your favorite pizza! Each bite is filled with gooey mozzarella, savory pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings, all wrapped in soft pizza dough. They’re perfect for parties, game nights, or after-school snacks — quick to make, fun to eat, and loved by kids and adults alike. I often make these when I have leftover pizza dough; they’re always gone in minutes!
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Servings: 4 Persons
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- 400 g Pizza dough
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce
- 1 cup chicken
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅓ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Knead The Pizza Dough: Since we’re using homemade pizza dough, knead it properly until smooth and elastic. This helps create soft, fluffy poppers. The same technique works for frozen or store-bought dough — kneading also helps the dough rise beautifully while baking.
- Prepare Dough Balls: Once kneaded, divide the dough into small, uniform-sized balls using your hands.
- Flatten the Dough : Lightly dust your surface with all-purpose flour to prevent sticking. Flatten each dough ball with your hands into small discs.
- Add Fillings: Place a spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of each disc. Add your chosen toppings, such as cooked chicken, pepperoni, or vegetables. Finish with shredded or cubed mozzarella cheese.
- Shape the Poppers: Bring the edges together and twist gently with your fingers to seal the dough. Shape it into a small ball. (Watch the video for a visual demonstration if needed.)
- Prepare for Baking: Line a baking tray with aluminum foil. Arrange all stuffed dough balls on the tray, leaving a little space between them.
- Apply Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, and Italian seasoning. Brush this mixture generously over all the pizza poppers.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F). Bake the poppers for 12–15 minutes, then broil for the last 5 minutes to achieve an even golden-brown color. (Baking time may vary depending on your oven).
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let them cool slightly, and enjoy warm, soft, cheesy, and delicious pizza poppers!
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Notes
- You can use either homemade or store-bought pizza dough (1 package 13.5 oz) and that should be plenty.
- Before you start making those poppers, check the quality of the pizza dough. If it’s fresh and rising, go ahead and use it!
- Control the thickness of your poppers by rolling out the flatbread before you stuff it. I usually just take the dough, flatten it with my hand, add the filling, and then seal it up.
- Make sure to steer clear of runny pizza sauce.
- Feel free to be creative with your stuffing. Fajita chicken, chicken tikka pieces, veggies, sausages, olives, and pepperoni are all great choices.
- Keep an eye on the baking time because overbaking can make the texture tough, so monitor it closely for the best outcome.
Nutrition
Serving: 1oz | Calories: 85kcal
