Name: Pizza Poppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bulk Italian sausage; 1/3 cup chopped pepperoni; 1 pound fresh pizza dough; 1 1/4 cups pizza sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (optional)

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Step 2

Combine mozzarella, sausage, and pepperoni in a small bowl; set aside.
Step 3

Lightly flour a work surface, and roll out dough 1/4-inch thick. Cut rounds with a biscuit or cookie cutter, and stretch each piece. Place a dollop of pizza sauce on each round, and top with about 1 tablespoon meat mixture. Fold dough over toppings into a ball, pinching the bottom to seal well; set aside, seam side down.
Step 4

Lightly brush a cast iron skillet with oil. Place pizza poppers in skillet, and brush tops with oil. Sprinkle with basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Garnish with grated Parmesan, and serve with pizza sauce for dipping.

Enjoy your meal!