Stuffed Crust Pizza Bites: Gooey Cheese-Stuffed Pizza Bombs You’ll Want on Repeat

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
3. If dough is cold, let it sit 15–20 minutes so it’s easier to shape.

2) Portion the dough

1. Divide dough into 20–24 equal pieces (about golf-ball size).
2. Flatten each piece into a small round.

3) Stuff and seal

1. Place a mozzarella cube in the center.
2. Add a few mini pepperoni pieces (or a small pinch of chopped pepperoni).
3. Add a tiny spoon of marinara (optional—don’t overfill or it can leak).
4. Pinch edges together tightly and roll into a smooth ball, seam side down.

4) Arrange and bake

1. Place pizza bites close together in the pan (they’ll bake into pull-apart bites).
2. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and optional shredded mozzarella.
3. Bake 14–18 minutes, until puffed and golden.

5) Add garlic-Parmesan butter

1. While bites bake, mix melted butter, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes (optional).
2. Brush butter mixture over hot pizza bites right after baking.
3. Let cool 5 minutes (cheese inside will be very hot!).

Serving and Storage:

Serve warm with marinara for dipping. These are best enjoyed fresh while the mozzarella is stretchy and melty.

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Oven or air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 6–10 minutes (best texture). Microwave works but softens crust.
• Freeze: Freeze baked bites up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in the oven/air fryer.

Tips:

• Seal well: Pinch dough tightly so cheese doesn’t escape while baking.
• Don’t over-sauce inside: A tiny amount is enough; too much causes leaking.
• Use string cheese: It’s the easiest way to get neat mozzarella pieces.
• Pull-apart style: Bake bites close together in a dish for soft sides and a fluffy, shareable pull-apart.
• Crispier bites: Bake spaced out on a sheet pan for more golden edges.

Variations:

• Meat lovers: pepperoni + sausage + bacon bits (pre-cooked).
• Veggie: add diced peppers, olives, and mushrooms (cook watery veggies first).
• Spicy: add jalapeños + red pepper flakes + pepper jack cheese center.
• Cheese trio: mozzarella center + parmesan butter + cheddar on top.
• Chicken Alfredo: fill with cooked chicken + a tiny spoon of Alfredo instead of marinara.

Tips:

• Make-ahead: Assemble bites, cover, and refrigerate up to 12 hours before baking.
• Party trick: Put different fillings in different sections and label them (classic, spicy, veggie).
• Dipping sauces: ranch, garlic aioli, spicy mayo, pesto, or buffalo sauce are all amazing.
• Kid-friendly: skip sauce inside, keep it cheese + pepperoni, and serve marinara on the side.

Conclusion:

Stuffed Crust Pizza Bites take everything you love about stuffed crust pizza and turn it into an easy, shareable snack.
With a gooey mozzarella center, savory pizza flavor, and garlic-Parmesan butter on top, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast.
Make them for parties, family movie night, or game day—and don’t be surprised when everyone asks for the recipe.

FAQ:

Can I use biscuit dough instead of pizza dough?

Yes. Refrigerated biscuit dough is a great shortcut. Flatten each biscuit, stuff, seal, and bake as directed (watch time—may
bake a little faster).

Why did my cheese leak out?

The dough may not have been sealed tightly or the cheese was too close to an opening. Pinch well and place seam side down.

Can I make these in an air fryer?

Yes. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for about 7–10 minutes (work in batches, don’t overcrowd).

Can I freeze unbaked pizza bites?

Yes. Freeze them on a tray until solid, then store in a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.

What’s the best cheese for the center?

Low-moisture mozzarella is best for that stretchy pull. String cheese is the easiest and most reliable option.