Satisfy your pizza cravings with these amazing Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks! Perfect for a quick snack or easy dinner option. These savory snacks are easy to make, have all the flavors of traditional pizza in a convenient stick form, and are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
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When it comes to cooking for kids, or even in the summer months, we often want something tasty, quick, and that the whole family will enjoy. Nobody enjoys slaving over a meal only for it to be refused. The solution. Pizza sticks.
Pizza sticks are always a hit with both kids and adults. These are fun, delicious, and super easy for snacks, party appetizers, or lunch on the go! How can you not love a portable pizza stick?
First of all, there are only 4 ingredients. Virtually no dishes to clean up. And they’re super quick to put together. There’s nothing quite as fun as these Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks!
One of the best things about this recipe is that you can tailor it to suit you and your family. Obviously, if you’re not a fan of pepperoni, leave those out. You could try adding in some sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or other pizza fixings you like!
So, without further ado, here is everything you need to know to make the Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks.
Why You’ll Love These
- So flavorful: The combination of pizza sauce, pepperoni, and cheese packs a punch of flavor in every bite.
- Easy to make: With only 4 ingredients and minimal prep time, these pizza sticks are the perfect option for busy weeknights or when you need a quick snack.
- Versatile: As mentioned before, you can easily customize this recipe to suit your family’s preferences.
Pizza Stick Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
- Crescent dough sheet
- Pizza sauce
- Mozzarella string cheese
- Pepperoni
How to Make Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Step 1. Lightly grease a baking sheet and unroll the crescent dough sheet.
Step 2. Unwrap 6 string cheese pieces and then place one piece of string cheese on the top left-hand side. Layer a few pepperoni pieces on or under the string cheese.
Step 3. Cut a strip of the dough around the string cheese using a pizza cutter or knife.
Step 4. Fold the empty bottom half of the dough upwards and roll it to form around the cheese and pepperoni.
Step 5. Repeat for the other pieces.
Cut bite-size pieces of string cheese and place a piece of cheese and one pepperoni into the dough for a slightly different variation.
Step 6. Bake in the oven according to the crescent dough instructions. This is a great recipe for a convection oven, too!
Step 7. Allow to cool slightly and serve with a dish of pizza sauce or soured cream and chive sauce for dipping.
Substitutions and Variations
- If you don’t like pepperoni, then why not add something else to the pizza stick? You could look at adding cooked chicken, ham, or even cooked ground beef. You could also make this veggie and add things like bell peppers, courgettes, mushrooms, or sweetcorn. The options are endless.
- You could make this more of a substantial meal by adding leftover bolognese instead of the pizza sauce. Then add the mozzarella string cheese to it and carry on as normal. A tasty way to use up those leftovers.
- On the subject of leftovers, this is a great way to use up things you may have in the fridge. Leftover curry and sauces will make a great addition, and most things will work well with cheese.
Serving Suggestions
They can be served as a snack, a light lunch, or as part of a buffet you are creating. If you want to make them more substantial or part of a meal, think about the fillings or serve the Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks with some chips and salad.
They could also work well for toddlers as they are easy to hold. Just make sure they have cooled enough for them to handle and bite into them.
Storing Pepperoni Pizza Sticks
Store: If you want to store them before eating or you have any leftovers then make sure they have cooled completely and add them to an airtight container to store in the fridge. They will last a few days in the fridge.
Freeze: Once you have baked them let them cool and then add them to a freezer lock bag and store in the freezer for up to three months. Let them defrost and heat up as suggested with leftovers when you want to use them.
Reheat: You can reheat the pizza sticks in the oven or an air fryer.
Making Ahead: Make these ahead of time. Pop them in the oven for a few minutes to warm through. Or why not consider adding them to an air fryer to crisp up on the outside?
Top Tips
- This is a great recipe to get the kids involved with. However, make sure they are supervised when needed.
- Allow the pizza sticks to cool a little. The filling inside will get very hot and hold its temperature, making it difficult to enjoy straight from the oven.
I hope you enjoy your Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks. If so, please leave a star ★★★★★ rating and a comment below!
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks
Ingredients
- 1 package crescent dough sheet
- Pizza sauce
- 6 pieces Mozzarella string cheese
- 15 slices Pepperoni
Instructions
- Lightly grease a baking sheet and unroll the crescent dough sheet.
- Unwrap 6 string cheese pieces.
- Place one piece of string cheese on the top left-hand side.
- Layer a few pepperoni pieces on or under the string cheese.
- Using a pizza cutter or a knife, cut a strip of the dough around the string cheese.
- Fold the empty bottom half of the dough upwards and roll it to form around the cheese and pepperoni.
- Repeat for the other pieces.
- For a slightly different variation – cut bite-size pieces of string cheese and place a piece of cheese and one pepperoni into the dough.
- Bake in the oven according to the crescent dough instructions. This is a great recipe for a convection oven too!
- Allow to slightly cool and serve with a dish of pizza sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
If you’re looking for something delicious and easy for a snack or lunch on the go, you’re going to love these cheesy pepperoni pizza sticks. They’re always super popular and delicious, and you can change the recipe to suit your own taste buds and the things you like.
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