Pizza Balls
Transform your pizza night with these irresistibly cheesy Pizza Balls, a fun, bite-sized twist on the classic pizza experience. Crafted with soft, golden pizza dough stuffed with gooey mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and baked to perfection with a savory Parmesan and garlic-seasoned crust, these handheld delights are perfect for sharing. With just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re quick to assemble and bake in under 20 minutes, making them the ultimate appetizer for parties, game days, or family dinners. Serve these crispy-on-the-outside, melty-on-the-inside snacks with marinara sauce for dipping, and garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor. Whether you're craving a crowd-pleaser or an indulgent treat, these Pizza Balls are guaranteed to deliver big flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pizza dough
- 150 grams Mozzarella cheese
- 100 grams Pepperoni slices
- 120 ml Marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide the pizza dough into 16 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
Cut the mozzarella cheese into 16 small cubes, approximately 1.5 cm each.
Flatten each dough ball into a small disc and place one cube of mozzarella and one slice of pepperoni in the center.
Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the cheese and pepperoni, pinching the seams to seal securely, and roll gently back into a ball.
Place the prepared pizza balls seam-side down onto the lined baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each one.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Brush each pizza ball with the seasoned olive oil mixture and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the tops.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes or until the pizza balls are golden and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
Serve the pizza balls warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.4 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.2 g | 241% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 6043 mg | 263% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.3 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 123.3 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1751 mg | 135% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1069 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
