Description
Pizza Roses are a delightful twist on traditional pizza that transforms simple ingredients into charming, bite-sized treats resembling roses. Perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or as a fun cooking project with kids.
Ingredients
Scale
1 package 13.8 ounce Refrigerated pizza crust
1/2 cup Marinara sauce or pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1/4 cup Finely diced bell peppers (optional)
1/4 cup Finely diced onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a floured work surface
- Unroll and stretch the pizza dough into a 16×10 inch rectangle
- Spread sauce over the dough, leaving a half-inch border
- Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder over the sauce. Add optional toppings if desired
- Roll the dough tightly from one long edge without sauce, creating a log
- Slice the log into 12 equal pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick
- Grease a muffin tin and place each slice in a cup, cut-side up
- Brush the tops with olive oil
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly
- Cool slightly before serving
Notes
These can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rose
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg