Cheesy Puff Pastry Pizza Bites

🧀 Cheesy Puff Pastry Pizza Bites

Flaky, buttery puff pastry + gooey cheese + classic pizza flavors = perfect party snack or quick appetizer.

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🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~24 bites)

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• ½ cup pizza sauce (or marinara)
• 1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• ¼ cup mini pepperoni (optional)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prep pastry
   • Roll out the puff pastry slightly on a lightly floured surface.
   • Cut into 2–3 inch squares.
3. Fill
   • Add a small spoonful of pizza sauce to the center of each square.
   • Top with mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a few mini pepperoni.
   • Sprinkle lightly with Italian seasoning.
4. Fold & seal (optional styles):
   • Pockets: Fold into triangles and crimp edges with a fork.
   • Pinwheels: Spread sauce and toppings over entire sheet, roll up tightly, slice into rounds.
   • Open bites: Leave flat for mini pizza squares.
5. Egg wash
   • Beat the egg and brush edges (or tops) for a golden finish.
6. Bake
   • Bake 12–15 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
7. Serve warm
   • Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

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🔥 Variations

• Add cooked sausage or mushrooms
• Use cheddar + mozzarella blend
• Brush baked bites with garlic butter
• Serve with ranch or extra marinara for dipping

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If you’d like, I can give you an air fryer version, a make-ahead freezer method, or a sweet dessert puff pastry bite version.