Pizza Roses
Pizza roses are a delightful twist on traditional pizza, combining a crispy dough with savory fillings for a visually appealing and fun-to-eat appetizer.
Ingredients
Dough and Sauce
- 1 tube 8-oz. tube crescent dough Use cold for easier handling.
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce For spreading on the dough.
Cheese and Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Freshly shredded preferred.
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Enhances flavor.
- 4 oz. large pepperoni slices, cut in half Can substitute with veggies for a vegetarian option.
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning Adds flavor to the filling.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- On a lightly floured surface, unroll the crescent dough and separate it into four rectangles. Pinch the perforated edges to seal them.
- Cut each rectangle into three 1-inch wide strips.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each strip, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Layer pepperoni halves on top, covering the top half of each strip.
- Fold the bottom of the dough up and tightly roll it into a spiral.
- Place each rolled pizza rose into the greased muffin tin.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgSugar: 1g