These Cheesy Puff Pastry Pizza Bites are flaky, golden, and loaded with melty cheese and pizza toppings. Perfect as an easy snack, party appetizer, or quick dinner idea!
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Bake: 15–18 minutes
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Total: ~25 minutes
Servings: 20–24 bites
🍳 Equipment
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Baking sheet
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Parchment paper
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Knife or pizza cutter
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Mixing bowl
🥘 Ingredients
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ cup mini pepperoni or cooked sausage (optional)
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1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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¼ tsp garlic powder
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Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)
📝 Ingredient Notes
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Use store-bought puff pastry for quick prep.
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Add veggies like bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
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Cheddar or pizza blend cheese works great too.
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven: 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Prepare pastry: Roll out puff pastry and cut into small squares or rectangles.
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Add toppings: Spoon a little pizza sauce on each piece, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan, then add pepperoni or toppings.
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Season: Brush edges with olive oil or butter and sprinkle Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
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Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (per bite, approx.)
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Calories: 90
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Protein: 3g
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Fat: 6g
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Carbohydrates: 7g
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Sugar: 1g
💡 Tips & Variations
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Cheese-only: Skip toppings for simple cheesy bites.
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Stuffed rolls: Roll pastry into a log, slice into pinwheels, and bake.
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Spicy: Add chili flakes or jalapeños.
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Air fryer: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes.
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Keto-friendly: Use fathead dough instead of puff pastry (great for your keto audience 😉)
