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.