Pizza Rats
Bring playful charm to your next gathering with these irresistibly adorable Pizza Rats! Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, these savory bites combine the flavors of classic pizza—melty mozzarella cheese, zesty pizza sauce, and crispy pepperoni—encased in soft, golden-brown pizza dough. Each rat is brought to life with creative touches like black olive “eyes,” red bell pepper “tails,” and pepperoni “ears,” making them as fun to look at as they are to eat. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, a game night, or simply looking to make dinnertime a little more fun, these Pizza Rats are sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pizza dough
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 pieces Pepperoni slices
- 6 pieces Black olives
- 0.5 pepper Red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tbsp Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the pizza dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut 12 circles from the dough, approximately 3 inches in diameter.
Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce into the center of each circle and spread it slightly, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle each circle with shredded mozzarella cheese, being careful not to overfill so you can still shape the edges.
Fold each dough circle in half to form a semi-circle, gently pinching the edges together to seal. These will be the 'rat' bodies.
Cut the pepperoni slices into small triangles to mimic rat ears and gently insert two ears into the sealed edge of each dough piece.
Slice the black olives into small pieces to form 'eyes' and press two pieces into each rat's face. Slice thin strips from the red bell pepper to create 'tails' and tuck one strip into the back of each dough piece.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the surface of each dough 'rat' with the egg wash to create a golden finish while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the 'Pizza Rats' from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.3 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.4 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 379 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 5683 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.4 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.4 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 103.5 g | 207% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1430 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 2243 mg | 48% | |
*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.
