Slam Dunk Basketball Pizza Bites (Printable)

Cheesy, bite-sized snacks shaped like basketballs with mozzarella and pepperoni accents.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 24 slices pepperoni (optional)
04 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping

→ Topping

05 - 1 large egg, beaten
06 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - Black food coloring or black olives for drawing basketball lines

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
03 - Cut 24 circles from the dough using a 2-inch round cutter.
04 - Place a small spoonful of pizza sauce, a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella, and one slice of pepperoni (optional) in the center of each dough circle.
05 - Fold the edges of each circle upward and pinch to seal, forming a ball. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush each ball with beaten egg, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan and dried oregano.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
08 - Allow bites to cool slightly. Use a fine brush dipped in black food coloring or thin strips of black olive to draw basketball lines on each bite.
09 - Serve warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for game day or parties
  • Cheesy bite-sized snacks
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version omit the pepperoni or use vegetarian pepperoni
  • Mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini) can be used for extra cheesiness
03 -
  • Use a small brush or food-safe marker to draw neat basketball lines
  • Ensure the dough edges are sealed well to prevent filling from leaking
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