Easy Pizza Sticks
Ingredients
- 2 tubes Crescent Roll dough
8 count
- 8 mozzarella string cheese
- 40-50 slices pepperoni
- 1/4 cup butter
melted
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
chopped
- 1 clove garlic
minced
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 2
Roll dough out and separate into rectangles with 2 triangles in each. Pinch the seam together.
- 3
Line each rectangle with 5 or 6 slices of pepperoni and top with a string cheese.
- 4
Fold the dough over the contents and fold the sides up and over to seal.
- 5
Place sticks on a lined baking sheet.
- 6
Combine butter, garlic, parsley, and parmesan cheese and brush over the tops of each stick.
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown on both the top and bottom. Remove from oven and serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
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About this Recipe
Looking for a crowd-pleasing snack or a fun dinner solution that comes together in a flash? These Easy Pizza Sticks are the ultimate answer to your busiest weeknights and last-minute cravings, delivering all the beloved flavors of pizza in a convenient, dippable form.
The genius of these pizza sticks lies in using ready-made crescent roll dough and mozzarella string cheese, drastically cutting down on prep time. This clever combination ensures a golden, flaky crust perfectly encasing gooey, melted cheese and savory pepperoni, making them irresistible to kids and adults alike.
Imagine biting into a warm, buttery crust brushed with a savory garlic-parmesan topping, giving way to stretchy, melted mozzarella and zesty pepperoni. Each stick offers a delightful contrast of textures—the slight chew of the crescent roll and the satisfying pull of the cheese. They're designed to be simple, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort, making them a fantastic addition to any casual meal or party spread.
Customization & Serving
Feel free to get creative with your fillings! You could swap the pepperoni for finely diced cooked ham or pre-cooked crumbled sausage. For a vegetarian option, simply omit the pepperoni and consider adding a sprinkle of dried Italian herbs with the garlic. While mozzarella string cheese is perfect for its convenience, other firm, meltable cheeses like provolone could also work.
These Easy Pizza Sticks are fantastic as an appetizer for game day, a fun after-school snack, or a light dinner served alongside your favorite marinara sauce for dipping. They're also a hit at potlucks and parties, always disappearing fast!