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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Pepperoni Pizza Sticks

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Nov 11, 2021 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    5 from 2 votes

    These pepperoni pizza sticks are made with homemade pizza dough and packed with cheese and pepperoni. Baked until melty and perfect then dipped in marinara sauce. You're going to love this simple snack or appetizer recipe!

    Recipe: $4.32 | Per Serving: $0.54 | Servings: 8

    a pizza stick that was broken in half to reveal the insides.

    I love to serve up these cheesy pepperoni pizza sticks for lunch on weekends because they're easy and always well-received by the kids. Of course, they also love these Muffin Tin Pizza Bombs and Mini Bagel Pizzas, so we make sure to switch it up often.

    These homemade pepperoni cheese sticks are easy to make and so much fun to eat. They'd be great as a nice party appetizer for a football game, kid's lunch, or any occasion in between (is there ever a bad time for pizza?)

    Other great pizza recipes include Air Fryer English Muffin Pizza, French Bread Pepperoni Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake, and Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza.

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 🔪 Instructions for Pepperoni Pizza Sticks
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Pizza Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's made from scratch. We make our own pizza dough and turn it into something fun. This is the same pizza dough that we use in our Pizza Dough In a Bag and Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza.
    2. It's not too much effort. Make the dough, roll it out, assemble and bake. The steps are all pretty basic and easy. In fact, my kids like to help with most of them.
    3. They're great lunch options too. Pizza for lunch is so delicious, and this just makes portioning out servings a little easier, haha. Make the dough the night before for a faster prep, and enjoy! A great change of pace from the Southern Egg Salad Sandwiches, Frozen Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches, and Spicy Tuna Sandwiches.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredient Notes:

    Warm Water- You will need warm water that is not about 100-110 degrees F. This will proof the yeast and activate it. Too hot and the yeast dies. Too cold and the yeast won't work properly.

    Active Dry Yeast- You will need yeast to help the pizza dough expand and grow. Make sure that it is not expired before using it.

    Pepperoni Slices- Having pepperoni inside every pizza stick really makes them taste like real pizza.

    Mozzarella Cheese- You can use a brick of mozzarella cheese or mozzarella string cheese for this recipe.

    Marinara Sauce- This is an optional ingredient. Marinara sauce is meant to be served alongside the pizza sticks (for dipping), but you can easily eat them as-is without sauce.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🧾 Substitutions

    Pizza dough. If desired you can use storebought pizza dough or even canned crescent sheet dough instead of homemade pizza dough. No changes will be necessary to the recipe, just use as directed in place of the dough. This is a great way to save time if you're in a hurry.

    Cheese. If you do not have a block of cheese to cut into slices you can instead opt for a few sticks of string cheese. Use 8 string cheeses instead of 4 ounces of mozzarella. Every one of the pepperoni dip sticks will get its own cheese stick.

    🔪 Instructions for Pepperoni Pizza Sticks

    Step 1: In a large bowl, add your warm water and yeast. Let sit for a minute or two until it looks foamy. If it doesn't foam up within 5 minutes, toss it out and try again. *See notes on why below.

    Step 2: Add in the flour, sugar, salt, and olive oil, stirring to combine. The dough will appear shaggy.

    Step 3: Lightly sprinkle a work surface with flour and then turn the dough out onto the counter. Knead for about 5 minutes until elastic and smooth. Try to incorporate the dough pieces that didn't originally want to stick.

    Step 4: Place the dough back into the bowl and then rest it on top of the stove as the oven preheats to 500 degrees F. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.

    Step 5: Roll the dough out into a big rectangle.

    Step 6: Mentally divide the dough into 6 sections and arrange 4 pepperonis and a piece of cheese into the center of each section.

    pizza dough topped with rows of pepperoni and cheese.

    Step 7: Use a pizza cutter to divide it into 6 pieces that are equal (or almost equal) in size. Cut around the pepperoni using them as a guide to make sure you have plenty of dough to use.

    sliced pizza dough topped with rows of pepperoni and cheese.

    Step 8: Fold the dough up and over the meat and cheese, sealing it closed by pinching the dough as needed.

    Step 9: Gently roll into oval breadstick shapes and place onto a baking sheet.

    Step 10: In a small bowl, combine the butter, oregano, parsley, and garlic powder. Whisk together until well mixed.

    Step 11: Brush over the top of the pepperoni sticks.

    brushing a butter herb mixture on top of the pizza sticks.

    Step 12: Bake for 10 minutes until golden.

    pizza sticks on a baking sheet.

    Step 13: Serve warm with marinara sauce.

    a plate full of pizza sticks with one broken in half.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Variety Suggestions: Enhance the flavor by adding other small pizza toppings like sliced ham or black olives. Get creative for a unique experience!
    2. Scalability: Easily adjust the recipe to feed a larger crowd by scaling up the ingredients. Ideal for serving as a finger-food option at parties!

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Fridge Storage: These pizza roll sticks are good for up to 5 days if kept stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

    ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions

    Dough Prep: You can make the dough up to 2 days in advance and keep it stored in a Ziploc baggie or airtight container in the fridge.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    What ingredients are typically used to make pepperoni pizza sticks?

    Common ingredients include pizza dough, pepperoni slices, mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and seasonings like garlic powder and Italian herbs.

    Are there variations of pizza sticks with different toppings?

    Yes, you can customize your pizza sticks with various toppings like bell peppers, onions, olives, or different types of cheese to create unique flavor combinations.

    What's the best dipping sauce for pepperoni pizza sticks?

    Marinara sauce is a popular choice for dipping pepperoni pizza sticks, but you can also use ranch dressing, garlic butter, or any sauce you prefer.

    dipping a pizza stick into the marinara sauce.

    ❤️ More Delicious Pizza Recipes

    • Dessert Pizza with icing and mini m and m toppings.
      Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza
    • a white baking dish filled with pizza pasta and a serving spoon to the side.
      Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake
    • a plate full of air fried pizza rolls next to a bowl of marinara sauce.
      Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
    • Christmas Tree Fruit Pizza.
      Christmas Tree Fruit Pizza

    If you tried this Pepperoni Pizza Sticks, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    a broken in half pepperoni stick with a bowl of marinara sauce in background.
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    5 from 2 votes

    Pepperoni Pizza Sticks

    These pepperoni pizza sticks are made with homemade pizza dough and packed with cheese and pepperoni. Baked until melty and perfect then dipped in marinara sauce. You're going to love this simple snack or appetizer recipe!
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Servings: 8 sticks
    Calories: 269kcal
    Cost Recipe $4.32 / Serving $0.54
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    Ingredients

    Pizza Sticks

    • ¾ cup warm water (about 110 degrees F) ($0.00)
    • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast ($0.14)
    • 2 cups all purpose flour ($0.26)
    • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar ($0.01)
    • ¾ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
    • 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil ($0.21)
    • 40 pepperoni slices ($1.20)
    • 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese, sliced into blocks ($2.00)

    Herb Butter Topping

    • 3 Tablespoons butter ($0.37)
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano ($0.04)
    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley ($0.04)
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder ($0.04)
    • marinara sauce (for dipping)
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    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, add your warm water and yeast. Let sit for a minute or two until it looks foamy. If it doesn't foam up within 5 minutes, toss it out and try again. *See notes on why, below.
    • Add in the flour, sugar, salt, and olive oil, stirring to combine. The dough will appear shaggy.
    • Lightly sprinkle a work surface with flour and then turn the dough out onto the counter. Knead for about 5 minutes until elastic and smooth. Try to incorporate the dough pieces that didn't originally want to stick.
    • Place the dough back into the bowl and then rest it on top of the stove as the oven preheats to 500 degrees F. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
    • Roll the dough out into a big rectangle.
    • Mentally divide the dough into 6 sections and arrange 4 pepperoni pieces and a piece of cheese into the center of each section.
    • Use a pizza cutter to divide it into 6 pieces that are equal (or almost equal) in size. Cut around the pepperoni's using them as a guide to make sure you have plenty of dough to use.
    • Fold the dough up and over the meat and cheese, sealing it closed by pinching the dough as needed.
    • Gently roll into oval breadstick shapes and place onto a baking sheet.
    • In a small bowl combine the butter, oregano, parsley, and garlic powder. Whisk together until well mixed.
    • Brush over the top of the pepperoni sticks.
    • Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
    • Serve warm with marinara sauce.

    Notes

    Yeast Tips: Ensure yeast freshness by considering its expiration date, even if not reached, improper storage or too hot water can affect it. Use 110 degrees F water for optimal results.
    Recipe Notes: Leftover yeast from a packet is common (2 ¼ teaspoons per square). Pizza roll sticks stay good for up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Make dough 2 days in advance and refrigerate in a Ziploc baggie or airtight container. Customize by adding toppings like sliced ham or black olives. Easily scale up the recipe for a party finger-food option.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1stick | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.9g | Protein: 14.4g | Fat: 11.9g | Saturated Fat: 4.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26.3mg | Sodium: 589.4mg | Potassium: 100.5mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 72.8IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 282.5mg | Iron: 1.7mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American
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    Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used. To view how this recipe was calculated you can visit my Pricing Disclosure Page for more information.

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