Pizza Bomb Wreath Bites (Print Version)
Soft rolls stuffed with pepperoni, mozzarella, and pizza sauce, finished with a garlic butter glaze.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
01 -
25 frozen dinner rolls, thawed and risen
→ Filling
02 -
1 jar pizza sauce, approximately 14 ounces
03 -
3 cups mini pepperoni slices, divided
04 -
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 25 cubes, divided
→ Garlic-Butter Finish
05 -
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (1/2 stick)
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1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
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1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 -
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Allow frozen dinner rolls to thaw and rise according to package instructions, either at room temperature for 3 to 5 hours or overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature until rolls have doubled in size.
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Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Flatten each thawed roll into a disc. Place about 1 tablespoon pizza sauce, a few mini pepperoni slices, and one cube mozzarella cheese in the center. Gather and pinch dough tightly around the filling to seal, forming a ball. Repeat until all rolls are filled.
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Arrange the filled dough balls in a circle on lined baking sheet, forming a wreath shape.
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Place wreath in preheated oven and bake for 30 to 34 minutes, until rolls are golden brown and fully baked.
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While rolls are hot out of the oven, combine melted butter, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Brush mixture generously over rolls.
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Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm, accompanied by additional pizza sauce for dipping.
# Notes:
01 -
For an extra crisp exterior, bake on the lower oven rack. Adjust pepperoni quantity based on preference for spiciness or flavor.