Pizza Roses: An Adorable Twist on Classic Comfort Food

Pizza Roses are a delightful twist on classic comfort food, perfect for family meals and special occasions.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 roses

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 batch Pizza Dough Homemade or store-bought

For the Sauce

1 cup Marinara Sauce Can substitute with pesto or barbecue sauce

For the Cheese

2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Can swap with cheddar or provolone

For the Filling

1 cup Pepperoni Or use vegetables/turkey pepperoni

Optional Extras

1 cup Fresh Basil For flavor infusion
1 cup Spinach A nutritious add-in

Equipment

Oven
Muffin Tin
Rolling Pin
knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pizza Roses

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather ingredients and equipment.
Roll out pizza dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into 2-inch wide strips.
Spread marinara sauce on each strip, add mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni, then optional basil or spinach.
Roll each dough strip like a spiral to form a rose shape and place in a greased muffin tin.
Bake for about 15 minutes until golden with bubbling cheese.
Serve warm with marinara for dipping or a fresh salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roseCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. Customize toppings to your liking.

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