All of the flavours of pizza rolled into balls and fried until golden brown and crispy! These little pizza poppers a stuffed with plenty of melted cheese and perfect when served with pizza sauce for dipping!

Pizza Poppers

ingredients

• 1 pizza dough (homemade or store bought)
• 24 slices pepperoni
• 24 1x1x1/4 inch pieces mozzarella
• oil of frying
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
• 1 teaspoon oregano or italian seasoning blend
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce (homemade or store bought), hot

directions

1. Roll the dough out into a 12×8 inch rectangle, cut into 24 2×2 inch squares, top with pizza filling and wrap them up sealing them tightly.
2. Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat and cook until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes, set aside in paper towels to drain, sprinkle on the mixture of the parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper and enjoy while warm, dipped into pizza sauce.

Option: Use your favourite pizza toppings.
Option: Instead of frying, place them in a baking dish with the sealed side down, brush with oil, sprinkle on the mixture of the parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper and bake in a preheated 400F oven until golden brown on top, about 15 minutes.

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