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Cheesy Mini Pizza Buns

Cheesy Mini Pizza Buns: Discover the Perfect Recipe!


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  • Author: Sweetlayered
  • Total Time: 25-28 minutes
  • Yield: 12 buns 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft golden buns topped with pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella, and herbs.


Ingredients

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  • 12 dinner rolls (unbaked dough or homemade)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup pepperoni or toppings of choice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Flatten rolls slightly and arrange on the sheet.
  3. Spread pizza sauce on each bun.
  4. Add pepperoni or toppings of choice.
  5. Top generously with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  6. Brush edges with olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning.
  7. Bake 15–18 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, omit pepperoni and use vegetables as toppings.
  • Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or sauces.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bun
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg