Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Sticks
These Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Sticks are a quick, cheesy snack that tastes like pizza and are perfect for game nights or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Dough and Cheese
- 1 tube Pizza dough Store bought refrigerated dough is recommended
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded Shredded melts easiest, slices work too
- 1 cup Pepperoni Regular or mini pepperoni can be used
Toppings and Seasonings
- 1 cup Pizza sauce or marinara For dipping
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Optional but tasty
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Optional
- 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil For brushing
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Optional for a salty finish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, roughly the size of your baking sheet.
- Sprinkle mozzarella over the dough, leaving a small border. Add pepperoni evenly over the cheese.
- Fold the dough over like a book and pinch the edges closed, ensuring cheese does not escape.
- Brush the top with melted butter or olive oil, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and parmesan if using.
Baking
- Bake for 12 to 16 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. Check at 12 minutes since ovens vary.
- Let the sticks rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps keep the cheese intact.
Serving
- Slice into sticks and serve warm with marinara for dipping.
Notes
For extra crispiness, make sure to not overload the filling and bake on parchment paper. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.