Description
Indulge in the whimsical charm of Easy Pizza Roses, perfect for sharing with someone special or enjoying as a delightful treat. These adorable pizza creations are filled with gooey cheese, zesty sauce, and your favorite toppings, all wrapped in a blooming rose shape. Perfect for a cozy date night or a fun gathering, they are sure to impress with their captivating presentation and delicious flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni or veggies (bell peppers, olives, mushrooms)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese followed by Italian seasoning and your chosen toppings.
- Slice the dough into strips about 2 inches wide.
- Fold each strip in half lengthwise and roll tightly from one end to form rose shapes.
- Place the roses upright on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they aren't overcrowded.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza rose (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg