These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Buns are perfect for a quick and tasty meal or snack. Packed with all your favorite pizza flavors, they are sure to be a hit with the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have these delicious treats ready to enjoy in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 can store-bought pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut it into 12 equal squares.
- Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on each square of dough.
- Top with a sprinkling of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, a few slices of pepperoni, and some chopped basil.
- Fold the edges of the dough squares over the toppings and pinch them together to seal.
- Place the pizza buns on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the pizza buns.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Buns are a fun twist on traditional pizza and are great for serving at parties or game day gatherings.
You can customize the toppings on these pizza buns to suit your tastes - try adding your favorite veggies or different types of cheese.