Easy Pepperoni Rose Balls Recipe – Perfect Party Appetizer

These adorable Pepperoni Rose Balls are the perfect combination of pizza flavors and elegant presentation! Made with just four simple ingredients – pizza dough, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce – they’re incredibly easy to make but look absolutely stunning on any appetizer table.

Each bite delivers all the classic pizza flavors you love, wrapped up in a beautiful rose shape that’s sure to impress your guests. The flaky pizza dough bakes to golden perfection while the pepperoni creates gorgeous rose petals and the melted mozzarella adds that irresistible cheese pull we all crave.

Instructions

Step 1. Start by gathering your simple ingredients – pizza dough, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce for dipping. Having everything ready and organized makes the assembly process so much smoother. Make sure your pizza dough is at room temperature for easier rolling.

Step 2. Roll out your pizza dough and cut it into strips about an inch thick. Then arrange the pepperoni slices in a slightly overlapping line along each strip of dough. The overlapping creates those beautiful rose petal layers once you roll them up.

Step 3. Now comes the fun part – rolling each strip into a rose shape! Start from one end and gently roll the dough strip, keeping the pepperoni facing outward to create the rose petals. Place each rose seam-side down on your baking sheet to help them hold their shape.

Step 4. Sprinkle with cheese. Follow the image carefully to ensure the best results.

Pepperoni Rose Balls

Beautiful rose-shaped appetizers made with pizza dough, pepperoni, and cheese - ready in just 22 minutes!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian-American

Servings 8 rose balls

Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• Pizza Dough
• Pepperoni
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Pizza Sauce

Instructions

 

• Roll out pizza dough and cut into inch-thick strips.
• Place pepperoni slices along each dough strip.
• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over pepperoni and dough.
• Roll each strip into a rose shape and place on baking sheet.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven at 300°F for 5 minutes. You can substitute turkey pepperoni for a lighter option, or use different cheeses like cheddar or provolone. Make sure to seal the bottom of each rose well to prevent unrolling during baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Keyword easy appetizer, party food, pepperoni rose balls, pepperoni roses, pizza appetizer

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