Description
These Pizza Stuffed Waffle Snacks are a fun and delicious twist on classic pizza, combining all your favorite toppings inside a crispy waffle pocket. Perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer, they are easy to make with refrigerated dough and cooked to golden perfection in a waffle iron.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Coating
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
Filling
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni or chopped regular pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into even rectangles approximately the size of your waffle iron sections to ensure even cooking.
- Assemble the Pizza Pockets: On half of the dough rectangles, spread a spoonful of pizza sauce in the center. Then add mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and sprinkle Italian seasoning over the toppings.
- Seal the Edges: Place the remaining dough rectangles over the topping-covered pieces. Press the edges together to seal well, using a fork to crimp the sides for a tight seal.
- Cook in Waffle Iron: Place the stuffed dough pockets into the preheated waffle iron. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the pockets are golden brown and crispy.
- Finish and Serve: Carefully remove the cooked pockets from the waffle iron. Brush the tops with olive oil or melted butter for extra flavor and a shiny finish. Let them cool slightly before serving with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use refrigerated dough for easy preparation and consistent results.
- Ensure the edges are sealed properly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- You can customize the fillings with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers.
- For a crispier texture, brush with olive oil before serving.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the waffle iron or oven for best texture retention.
