Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks

These cheesy pepperoni pizza sticks are a great appetizer, snack or party food. They are are sure to please any crowd with their gooey mozzarella cheese and zesty pepperoni slices, all rolled into yummy pizza dough. Brush them with parmesan garlic butter and bake until golden brown and crispy- then serve with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.

These cheesy pizza sticks will satisfy your craving for pizza without all the work! They're an irresistible dipping snack or meal. And they come together in a flash, ready to eat in just 20 minutes.

They'll be a hit with the kids on a tired Friday night or get gobbled just as fast as homemade garlic knots at your next party. Make them ahead of time and freeze them uncooked for use later. Or make and bake them now and freeze them fully prepared for an easy freezer meal later on. These pizza burgers are also a great party food for another option.

It's so simple to customize pizza sticks by stuffing them with your favorite toppings, so don't feel limited to just pepperoni!

More Delicious Pizza-Inspired Recipes to Try:

• Green Pizza with Broccoli, Arugula and Pesto
• Zucchini Pizza Bites
• Pepperoni Pizza Bread
• Quick Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza
• Mini Party Pizza
• White Pizza with Tomato and Basil
• Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

To make cheesy pepperoni pizza sticks, you only need 4 ingredients:

• pizza dough (or homemade pizza dough)
• shredded mozzarella cheese
• pizza sauce (or marinara sauce with italian seasoning)
• pepperoni slices

To make the garlic parmesan butter:

• melted butter (use olive oil for a lower fat option)
• garlic cloves
• salt + parsley (or italian seasoning)
• parmesan cheese

Making pepperoni pizza sticks is super easy. It takes less than 30 minutes.

STEP 1: Roll out the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into rectangles (between 8 and 14 depending on how big you want your sticks). I do a combination of big for the adults and small for the kids.

STEP 2: Spread out each rectangle slightly and layer with a small amount of pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.

STEP 3: Roll the long ends together and tuck in the seams.

STEP 4: Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet seam side down and bake for 10-15 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If making in the air fryer, cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes using the air fry setting.

STEP 5: While the pizza sticks cook, make the parmesan topping by melting the butter in a saucepan. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add in parsley and salt. Brush onto the pizza sticks and sprinkle with parmesan cheese once they're done cooking.

STEP 6: Serve warm or at room temperature with extra pizza or marinara sauce for dipping.

Turn your favorite pizza pie and toppings into pizza sticks. Use them in place of the pepperoni slices, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce in this basic recipe.

Some stuffing suggestions are:

• Meatballs or sausage, pizza sauce, and mozzarella cheese
• Mediterranean pizza sticks with spinach, feta and tomato
• Tomato, mozzarella and basil
• Pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, and spinach/arugula
• Garlic bacon and cheddar
• Ham and swiss cheese

Change the garlic parmesan butter topping by swapping out the parsley for garlic powder, italian seasoning, or oregano. For a "healthier" topping, use olive oil instead of butter.

Pizza sticks can be stored in the fridge for about 5 days. Warm in the toaster for 5 minutes or in the microwave for 1 minute.

They are freezer-friendly for about 6 months. Store in freezer bags to ensure freshness when defrosted. Defrost in the microwave or overnight in the fridge.