Pepperoni Pizza Twists

Pepperoni Pizza Twists are a great appetizer or dinner. Uses homemade or store bought pizza dough! Ready in 30 minutes and so tasty!

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Shopping list:

• pizza dough
• shredded mozzarella cheese
• pepperoni
• butter
• garlic powder
• dried parsley
• marinara or pizza sauce, for dipping

The recipe I'm sharing today is SO addicting! These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Twists are a favorite for kids and adults too.

In less than 30 minutes including prep, dinner can be on the table. I serve these cheesy pizza twists with some pizza, alfredo or marinara sauce on the side and a salad to make it a complete meal. It's also great for lunch or served as an appetizer for parties or movie night.

These Pizza Twists are always a hit and will be a favorite, for sure!

Pizza themed recipes are always a hit with kids! If your kids love pizza, then try my Pizza Pasta Casserole or Air Fryer Pizza Wings!

Keep scrolling for the full printable recipe 💙

Recipe tips and substitution ideas:

• Use pizza dough from the refrigerated section at the grocery store, or use your favorite homemade dough recipe.

• I recommend using freshly shredded cheese whenever possible for best melt and flavor.

• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.

Our favorite kitchen equipment and supplies used with this recipe:

• Rotary Cheese Grater
• Precut Parchment Paper Sheets
• Rachael Ray Bakeware Nonstick Cookie Pan Set
• Silicone Pastry Brush

Yield 10 twists

Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

15 Min

Total time

25 Min

Pepperoni Pizza Twists

Ingredients

• 14 ounces pizza dough
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup pepperoni
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce, for dipping

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle about ⅛ inch thick.
4. Sprinkle the mozzarella and pepperoni evenly over half of the dough.
5. Fold the half of the pizza dough without the mozzarella over the half with the mozzarella and press the edges to seal them together.
6. Cut the dough into ½ inch strips.
7. Twist the strips and then place them at least 2 inches apart on the parchment lined baking sheet.
8. Bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the twists start to turn golden brown.
9. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley.
10. Use a pastry brush to brush the twists evenly with melted butter.
11. Serve warm, with sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

169.52

Fat

7.35 g

Sat. Fat

3.73 g

Carbs

20.08 g

Fiber

0.8 g

Net carbs

19.28 g

Sugar

3.03 g

Protein

6.3 g

Sodium

478.11 mg

Cholesterol

17.61 mg

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