Description
These Pizza-Stuffed Waffle Snacks combine the fun texture of crispy waffles with classic pizza flavors, making for a delicious and easy-to-make snack or party appetizer perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Base
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
Filling
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices or chopped pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For Cooking and Topping
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Optional: grated Parmesan
- Optional: chopped fresh basil for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it using nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cut Dough: Roll out the refrigerated dough and cut it into squares or rectangles roughly matching the size of your waffle iron sections for perfect fitting.
- Assemble Stuffed Dough: Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce onto half of the dough pieces. Top each with shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
- Seal the Snacks: Place the remaining dough pieces on top of the filled ones and pinch the edges firmly to seal the filling inside and avoid leaks during cooking.
- Cook in Waffle Iron: Carefully place the stuffed dough squares into the preheated waffle iron and close the lid. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until they turn golden brown and achieve a crispy texture.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the cooked snacks from the waffle iron and allow them to cool slightly. Garnish with grated Parmesan and chopped fresh basil if desired.
- Serve: Serve the snacks warm alongside extra pizza sauce for dipping to enjoy the full pizza flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to customize your filling with favorite toppings like cooked sausage, olives, or bell peppers.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni and add additional vegetables.
- These snacks are perfect for lunchboxes, casual snacks, or party appetizers.
