Ghost Pepperoni Pizza Bites (Printable Version)

Cheesy pizza bites topped with ghost pepper and pepperoni provide bold flavor and satisfying spice.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Toppings

05 - 24 slices pepperoni
06 - 1 to 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ghost pepper
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Pinch of salt

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease two mini muffin pans (24 cups total) or line with paper liners.
02 - On a lightly floured work surface, roll out pizza dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 24 squares to fit mini muffin cups.
03 - Press each dough square into a muffin cup, shaping to the sides.
04 - Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon pizza sauce into each cup. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
05 - Top each with a slice of pepperoni. Carefully sprinkle a small amount of minced ghost pepper onto each bite.
06 - Add Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt to each bite. Drizzle with olive oil.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped basil if desired. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses store-bought dough to save time
  • Portable and perfect for entertaining
  • Customize spice level for every palate
  • Fun to make with kids on weekends
02 -
  • High-protein snack thanks to cheese and pepperoni
  • Easy to adjust spice level for all tastes
  • Works for parties or casual family evenings
  • Freezes beautifully for quick recaps
03 -
  • Roll the dough evenly for uniform bites so every piece cooks perfectly.
  • Always use gloves when chopping and handling ghost pepper seriously it is potent even in small amounts.
  • Do not skip the olive oil drizzle—it helps both crust crisping and added depth of flavor.
  • If you love extra cheese, add a pinch more mozzarella before baking for a real gooey finish.
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