Christmas Pizza Bites
These festive Christmas pizza bites are warm, cheesy, and fun to shape into a tree or wreath—perfect for holiday parties, appetizers, or kid-friendly snacks.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: About 24 bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 tubes refrigerated pizza dough
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup mini pepperoni or chopped salami
¼ cup grated Parmesan
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 egg (for egg wash)
2 tbsp melted butter
Optional: chopped basil, crushed red pepper, sliced olives, or bell peppers
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the pizza dough and cut into 2×2 inch squares.
Add a pinch of mozzarella and a few pieces of pepperoni or toppings to each square.
Fold corners and pinch to seal into a ball shape.
Arrange balls into a Christmas tree or wreath shape.
Brush with egg wash.
Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.
Brush with melted butter, sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, and optional herbs.
Serve warm with marinara or pesto for dipping.
Notes
Use gluten-free pizza dough for a gluten-free version.
Avoid overstuffing to prevent cheese leakage.
Try a sweet version with Nutella or apple pie filling.
Can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerated before baking.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/christmas-pizza-bites/
