Fluffy Pizza Bites are a seriously delicious lunch or dinner option—and you can customize the filling to please your kids! We like these with a little side of warmed marinara sauce for dipping. (Holy moly, they’re so yummy.)
PIzza Bites
Wrapping up pizza toppings inside of the dough is such a fun take on pizza—and it’s much more convenient way to pack up pizza for lunch. These little bites are super versatile and store so well.
We like to fill them with broccoli, carrots, and pepperoni, but you could use any pizza topping your kids like.
You can make them right before serving or you can make them ahead and warm them up. They’re so good dipped in warmed pizza sauce. I love them as much as my kiddo’s do!
Ingredients You Need
To make this recipe, you’ll need:
- Pizza dough (homemade or purchased)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Broccoli, carrots, and/or pepperoni
- Parmesan cheese
- Pizza or italian seasoning
- Pizza sauce, optional
TIP: You can make homemade pizza dough or buy a 1 pound ball of dough. Either regular flour or whole wheat flour works in this recipe.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at how to make this recipe. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full information.
- Break up your dough into pieces.
- Flatten into rounds.
- Add your chosen filling and cheese.
- Tuck the dough around the filling and press to seal. Place into the pan, seam-side down and bake.
TIP: You can brush the tops of the bites with olive oil, pizza seasoning, and Parmesan cheese for a little extra flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use homemade pizza dough, like this Whole-Wheat Dough recipe, or you can buy a ball of dough from the supermarket. Either work!
Make the recipe and let them cool. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-5 days. (You can also freeze them in a sealed freezer bag for up to 3 months.) Warm in a 375 degree oven for 5-8 minutes or in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until warmed through.
We like to make them with broccoli, grated carrot, and chopped up pepperoni, but you can use pretty much any favorite pizza topping.
Best Tips for Success
- To make ahead (or to store): Make the recipe and let them cool. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or transfer the bites to an airtight container. You can store in the fridge for 3-5 days (or in the freezer for up to 3 months).
- To reheat, warm in a 375 degree oven for 5-8 minutes or in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until warmed through.
- Use homemade pizza dough or a purchased ball of dough from the supermarket.
- Use any other pizza topping you prefer in place of the ones I used. You can also just use cheese in the filling.
- Serve with warmed pizza sauce or marinara, if desired, for dipping.
- You may also like Pizza Muffins, Pizza Rolls, DIY Pizza Lunchables, and my favorite Pizza Recipes for Kids.
I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe, so please comment below!
Pizza Bites (3 Ways, with Veggies!)
Fluffy pizza bites are a delicious lunch or dinner option—and you can customize the filling to please your kids! We like these with a little side of warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or purchased; 16 ounces)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets, shredded carrots, or chopped pepperoni
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp pizza seasoning (or Italian seasoning)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (slightly warmed)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and grease a 9-inch pie plate (or 9×9-inch square baking pan) with nonstick spray.
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Divide the dough into 16 pieces.
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Flatten each dough piece into a round circle. Add about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese and broccoli, carrot OR pepperoni. (Do one option per bite.)
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Fold the dough around the filling, making a little ball. Place, seam sides down, into the prepared baking dish. Repeat to make the rest of the bites. The should fit tightly into the dish.
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Brush the tops of the bites with olive oil. Sprinkle on the Parmesan and pizza seasoning (or Italian seasoning). Let rest for 10 minutes. Poke the top of each bite with a fork. (This allows steam to escape and helps prevent the cheese from running out.)
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Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes and serve warm with slightly warmed pizza sauce, if desired.
Notes
- To make ahead: Make the recipe and let them cool. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-5 days. Warm in a 375 degree oven for 5-8 minutes or in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until warmed through.
- You can also freeze them in a sealed freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Use homemade pizza dough or a purchased ball of dough from the supermarket.
- Use any other pizza topping you prefer in place of the ones I used. You can also just use cheese in the filling.
- Serve with warmed pizza sauce or marinara, if desired, for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 682mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 242IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 3mg
