Save Cheesy, bite-sized pizza snacks shaped like basketballs—perfect for game day or parties!
I first served these during a basketball tournament and they were a massive hit among both kids and adults
Ingredients
- Dough: 1 pound (450 g) refrigerated pizza dough
- Filling: 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, 24 slices pepperoni (optional omit for vegetarian), 1/2 cup (120 ml) pizza sauce plus more for dipping
- Topping: 1 large egg beaten, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, Black food coloring or black olives for basketball lines
Instructions
- Preheat:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Roll:
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) thickness
- Cut:
- Using a 2-inch (5 cm) round cutter cut out 24 circles from the dough
- Fill:
- Place a small spoonful of pizza sauce a sprinkle of mozzarella and a slice of pepperoni (if using) onto the center of each dough circle
- Form:
- Fold the edges up and pinch to seal forming a ball Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet
- Brush:
- Brush each ball with beaten egg Sprinkle with Parmesan and oregano
- Bake:
- Bake for 12 15 minutes or until golden brown
- Decorate:
- Let cool slightly Using a fine brush dipped in black food coloring or a thin strip of black olive draw basketball lines onto each bite
- Serve:
- Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping
Save This recipe always brings my family together during game nights creating fun and delicious memories
Notes
For a vegetarian version omit the pepperoni or use vegetarian pepperoni You can use mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini) for extra cheesiness Serve with ranch dressing or garlic butter for dipping Food-safe markers may also be used for basketball lines
Required Tools
Baking sheet Parchment paper Rolling pin Round cookie cutter (2-inch/5 cm) Pastry brush Small brush or food-safe marker
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) milk (dairy) and egg Pepperoni may contain additional allergens—check labels Always verify store-bought ingredient labels for allergens
Save These pizza bites are a slam dunk for any occasion guaranteed to score big with your guests