Description

These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or a quick dinner. Made with crescent or pizza dough stuffed with mozzarella string cheese and pepperoni, then baked to golden perfection and served with marinara sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

Dough:

1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough

Filling:

8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
32 slices of pepperoni

Topping and Seasoning:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Serving:

Marinara or pizza sauce for dipping

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent or pizza dough and separate it into 8 individual triangles or strips, depending on the dough type you are using.
Add Filling: On the center of each dough piece, layer 4 slices of pepperoni followed by one mozzarella string cheese stick. This layering ensures a perfect balance of cheese and meat in each pizza stick.
Roll and Seal: Carefully roll the dough around the cheese and pepperoni, pinching the edges firmly to seal and prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each rolled pizza stick seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow even cooking.
Brush with Seasoned Oil: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Brush this seasoned oil mixture generously over the tops of each pizza stick to add flavor and a golden finish.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the sticks are golden brown and the cheese inside has melted thoroughly.
Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping, providing a classic pizza flavor experience in every bite.

Notes

For extra flavor, add sliced olives or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes inside the dough along with the pepperoni and cheese.
These pizza sticks make a great party snack, lunchbox treat, or a quick and easy dinner option.
Leftovers reheat well in an oven or air fryer, retaining crispiness and melting the cheese perfectly.