Description
Pizza Roses are a fun and elegant twist on classic pizza, featuring crispy dough, gooey cheese, and savory pepperoni rolled into beautiful rose shapes. Perfect for appetizers, party snacks, or romantic meals, these bite-sized delights are easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet pizza dough
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 18–24 pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with parchment paper.
- Roll Out the Dough – Lightly dust a surface with flour and roll out the pizza dough into a thin rectangular shape.
- Cut Strips – Use a knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough into long strips, about 1.5 inches wide.
- Spread Sauce – Evenly spread a thin layer of tomato sauce onto each strip.
- Layer Toppings – Sprinkle shredded mozzarella, then place pepperoni slices along the top edge, slightly overlapping.
- Roll to Form Roses – Carefully roll each strip from one end to the other, creating a rose shape. Pinch the base to secure.
- Place in Muffin Tin – Arrange in the muffin tin to help maintain shape while baking.
- Add Seasonings – Sprinkle Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder on top.
- Bake – Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve – Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with marinara sauce for dipping!
Notes
- Meat Lovers: Add sausage, ham, or bacon.
- Veggie Delight: Swap pepperoni for bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Cheese Lover’s Dream: Use cheddar, provolone, or gouda.
- Spicy Kick: Add crushed red pepper flakes or jalapeños.
- BBQ Twist: Use BBQ sauce and shredded chicken instead of pepperoni.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Pizza roses, pizza appetizer, easy party snack, mini pizza, creative pizza recipe