Pull-Apart Pizza Bites
These Pull-Apart Pizza Bites are pillowy, garlicky, cheesy, and studded with pepperoni. Think savory monkey bread meets mini deep-dish pizza.
Little balls of pizza dough get tossed in garlic butter and Italian seasoning, nestled into a muffin tin, topped with mozzarella and pepperoni, and baked until golden and bubbly. Serve them with warm pizza sauce for dipping and they vanish.
Why You’ll Love These Pull-Apart Pizza Bites
- Pizza in snack form: perfect for game day and parties.
- Built-in portions: each muffin cup is a single serving.
- Garlic butter everything: every bite is coated.
- Kid friendly: they love helping roll the dough balls.
Pull-Apart Pizza Bites Ingredients
Pizza Dough
Store-bought dough keeps it easy. The balls don’t have to match in size.
Garlic Butter
Melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning coat every ball.
Mozzarella and Pepperoni
Classic pizza toppings that melt and crisp in the oven.
Parmesan and Pizza Sauce
Optional Parmesan on top, warm sauce on the side for dipping.
Swap It: Skip the pepperoni or use chopped veggies like peppers and olives for a vegetarian version.
How to Make Pull-Apart Pizza Bites
Step 1: Shape the Dough
Cut the pizza dough into small pieces and roll them into little balls.
Step 2: Coat in Garlic Butter
Mix the melted butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Toss the dough balls until coated.
Step 3: Fill the Muffin Tin
Grease a muffin tin and add 5 to 7 dough balls to each cup. Top with mozzarella and chopped pepperoni.
Step 4: Bake and Serve
Bake at 375°F for 15 to 18 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.
Carly’s Expert Tips
- Grease well. Butter or spray every cup so the bites pop right out.
- Use a silicone tin. It makes removing them even easier.
- Don’t overfill. Leave a little room so the dough can rise.
- Let them rest. Two minutes in the pan helps them hold together.
Make It Your Own
- Supreme: Add sausage, peppers, and onions.
- Hawaiian: Use ham and pineapple.
- White pizza: Swap pepperoni for ricotta and spinach.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: Prepare the dough balls and garlic butter mixture ahead of time, then assemble just before baking.
What to Serve With Pull-Apart Pizza Bites
Serve with warm marinara or pizza sauce, ranch, and a simple Caesar or green salad. They’re great alongside wings for a game day spread.
Storing and Reheating
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm in the air fryer or oven at 350°F for 4 to 5 minutes.
Freezer: Freeze baked bites for up to 2 months.
What People Ask About Pull-Apart Pizza Bites
Can I use store-bought pizza dough?
Yes. Store-bought dough works perfectly.
Can I use biscuit dough?
Yes. Refrigerated biscuit dough works and bakes up soft.
How do I keep them from sticking?
Grease the muffin tin well or use a silicone pan.
Can I make them in the air fryer?
Use silicone muffin cups in the air fryer at 350°F for about 10 to 12 minutes.
Pull-Apart Pizza Bites
Ingredients
Method
- Cut the pizza dough into small pieces and roll them into little balls. They don’t need to match in size.
- Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Toss the dough balls in the mixture until coated.
- Grease a muffin tin and add 5–7 dough balls to each square.
- Top each section with shredded mozzarella and chopped pepperoni.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15–18 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve warm with pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
Notes
- You can prepare the dough balls and butter mixture ahead of time and assemble just before baking.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle Parmesan on top before baking.
- Use a silicone muffin tin for easier removal of the pizza bites.
