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Close-up of mini cheese and pepperoni pizza bites on a plate with a small bowl of marinara dipping sauce.
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High-Protein Pepperoni Pizza Bites Recipe

These pepperoni pizza bites are made with a high-protein dough (thank you, blended cottage cheese!), and topped with mozzarella, parm and mini pepperoni for ultimate pizza vibes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pepperoni pizza bites
Servings: 6
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup blended 2% cottage cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 oz. mini pepperoni
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • Pizza sauce or marinara for dipping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and blended cottage cheese to a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Once a dough ball begins to form, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth.
    Two hands pressing down on a ball of dough on a floured surface, preparing to knead or shape it.
  • Roll the dough out to a square, roughly 10x10 inches. Cut into 1-inch x 1-inch squares.
    Square pieces of dough are evenly cut and arranged on a sheet of parchment paper atop a light, textured surface.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and top with mozzarella and 1 or 2 mini pepperonis.
    A baking sheet with rows of square crackers topped with shredded cheese and small pepperoni slices, ready to be baked.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bottoms of the pizza bites are golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
    A baking sheet with rows of square puff pastry bites topped with melted cheese and mini pepperoni slices.
  • Melt the butter in a large glass bowl. Add the pizza bites, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning and toss to combine.
    A glass bowl filled with seasoned crackers, shredded cheese, and mini pepperoni slices, mixed with a light blue spatula.
  • Serve with your favorite pizza dipping sauce.
    A plate of rectangular cheesy bread bites topped with mini pepperoni slices, served with bowls of marinara sauce and extra mini pepperoni on the side.

Notes

  • Greek yogurt is a great substitute for blended cottage cheese.
  • Make this recipe vegetarian by replacing the pepperoni with sliced olives or just cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g