Description
A delightful twist on traditional pizza, these Easy Pizza Roses are simple to make and perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of pizza dough
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 6–8 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 12–18 slices of pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- Open your can of pizza dough and unroll it. Slice into six long strips, about 1-2 inches wide.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on each strip, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Cut the mozzarella into pieces that fit well along the dough strips and layer over the sauce.
- Place pepperoni slices on top, allowing half of each slice to hang off the edge.
- Roll each dough strip tightly into a rose shape, tucking the ends underneath.
- Place each rolled pizza rose in the muffin tin, fitting snugly.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, and garnish with fresh basil or olive oil if desired.
Notes
These pizza roses can be customized with different toppings and served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pizza, appetizer, Valentine's Day, easy recipes, quick meals