Pepperoni Cheese Bites

Indulge in the ultimate snack-time delight with these irresistible Pepperoni Cheese Bites—bite-sized bursts of gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and buttery crescent roll goodness. Perfectly golden and seasoned with a flavorful blend of garlic, Italian herbs, and Parmesan, these easy-to-make appetizers come together in just 22 minutes and are the ideal crowd-pleaser for game days, parties, or casual gatherings. Serve them warm with marinara sauce for dipping to elevate every mouthful. Simple, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these Pepperoni Cheese Bites are a quick and delicious way to satisfy any craving.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 package Crescent roll dough (refrigerated)
• 4 ounces Mozzarella cheese (block, cut into small cubes)
• 24 pieces Pepperoni slices
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Dried Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 as needed Cooking spray
• 0.5 cups Marinara sauce (optional, for dipping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set it aside.

Step 2

Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle into 3 smaller pieces to create 24 small triangles.

Step 3

Place a small cube of mozzarella cheese and a slice of pepperoni onto the wide end of each triangle of dough.

Step 4

Gently fold the edges of the dough over the cheese and pepperoni, rolling it up to form a ball. Pinch the seams to seal them completely to prevent the cheese from oozing out during baking.

Step 5

Arrange the prepared dough balls on the greased baking sheet, seam-side down, spacing them evenly apart.

Step 6

In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave (about 20-30 seconds). Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 7

Brush the butter mixture generously over each dough ball, coating the tops and sides evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the Pepperoni Cheese Bites are golden brown and puffed.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly for 3-5 minutes. Transfer them to a serving plate.

Step 10

Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(571.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1832.6

Total Fat 122.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 233.9mg	0%
Sodium 4835.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 28.1g
Protein 62.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 996.1mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 719.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.4%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 26.0%