Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza Sticks

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Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza Sticks are loaded with pepperoni, cheese and wrapped in tender dough. All the flavor of pizza without all the work.

Pepperoni and cheese stuffed breadstick cut in half. Placed in a red basket with cheese oozing out, beer in the background and a side of pizza sauce.

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These pepperoni pizza sticks come together in a flash. Perfect to cure that pizza craving without all the work, and always a huge hit with both kids and adults! Or you can try my Cast Iron Pizza for the full pizza experience!

Why this recipe works

Stuffed breadsticks are delicious because they combine the classic flavors of pizza in a fun way. The breadsticks are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a delicious filling of mozzarella cheese, savory meats, and zesty pizza sauce to dip in.

Ingredients Needed

Pizza crust: Prepackaged from the grocery store or homemade.
String cheese: Either whole milk or part skim milk cheese is fine.
Parmesan cheese: I like to use freshly grated from the deli.
Pepperoni: Any brand is fine.

How to make this recipe

Step by step guide. Step 1, rolling out the pizza dough. Step two, cutting the dough into 8 equal squares. Step three, Placing the pepperoni and cheese sticks onto each piece. Step four rolling and pinching the dough around the outside.

Step 1: Spread the dough out.
Step 2: Cut into 8 equal rectangles.
Step 3: Place pepperoni slices and string cheese.
Step 4: Roll up the dough and pinch the seams.

Four final process shots. Step one, pizza sticks rolled up with melted garlic butter being brushed on top. Step two, grated parmesan cheese being sprinkled on top of each stick. Step three,all eight sticks layed out on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Step four, all eight pizza sticks laid out on a baking sheet with parchment paper after baking.

Step 5: Brush the garlic butter over the top.
Step 6: Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top.
Step 7: Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Step 8: Bake!

One pizza stick being picked up from a red serving basket with a side of pizza sauce.

Recipe tips

I use store-bought pizza dough. But if you have a favorite dough recipe, go for it!
Make sure you roll and pinch the dough well, to prevent the inside from oozing out.
A sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top gives the pizza stick the perfect crust-like texture.
Use your favorite pizza or marinara sauce for dipping.
These make great party food, with very little prep.
Not a fan of pepperoni? Just leave it out.

Pizza sticks in a basket with a side of pizza sauce.

Recipe Faq's

Pizza Stick Variations

You can certainly just leave the meat out altogether and just have cheesy stuffed pizza sticks or give these a try.
BBQ chicken pizza sticks: Toss diced cooked chicken in your favorite BBQ sauce and stuff it into the breadsticks along with some shredded cheese.
Philly cheesesteak pizza sticks: Fill the breadsticks with sautéed thinly sliced beef, caramelized onions, and bell peppers, along with some provolone cheese and a drizzle of cheese sauce.
Buffalo chicken pizza sticks: Toss diced cooked chicken in buffalo sauce and stuff it into the breadsticks along with some shredded cheese and a drizzle of ranch dressing.

Can you freeze pizza sticks?

Yes, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place them in the freezer for a couple of hours. Then place them in a large ziplock freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw then bake as directed.

Can these be made in the air fryer?

Of course! Preheat the air fryer. Air fry at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Don't overcrowd the basket.

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Yield: 8

Stuffed pepperoni pizza sticks are a quick and easy appetizer or meal to serve.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

1 store bought pizza crust (tube)
8 mozzarella cheese sticks
40 pepperoni slices
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley
Pizza sauce, (for dipping optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread pizza dough out onto parchment paper. Cut pizza dough into 8 equal rectangles.
Lay 5 slices of pepperoni on each rectangle. Top each with a stick of string cheese.
Roll up the dough, making sure to pinch each seam tightly. Place on baking sheet seam side down.
Melt butter, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl. brush the pizza sticks with butter. Sprinkle parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with a side of pizza sauce.

Notes

I use store-bought pizza dough. But if you have a favorite dough recipe, go for it!

Make sure you roll and pinch the dough well, to prevent the inside from oozing out.

Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Reheat in an oven at 300 degrees for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 349Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 41mgSodium 709mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 13g

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