Description
Surprise your loved one with these charming Pizza Roses, a romantic twist on classic pizza. Fluffy dough is rolled into beautiful rose shapes, filled with gooey cheese and savory toppings, making them perfect for special occasions. These visually stunning bites are not only a treat for the eyes but also a delicious explosion of flavors that will impress anyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/3 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup favorite toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the dough into strips approximately 2 inches wide.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly on each strip, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and desired toppings.
- Roll each strip tightly from one end to form a rose shape and pinch the ends to secure.
- Place the roses in the muffin tin, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle Italian herbs on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Pizza Roses (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg