If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the hunt for quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing recipes. Well, my friends, I’ve got you covered with my Pizza Dippers! These bite-sized treats are a cinch to prepare and oh so delicious. Imagine the best part of a pizza – the cheesy, saucy, herby topping – packed into a bite-sized treat that’s perfect for dipping. This recipe is a fun twist on a beloved classic, taking your favorite pizza ingredients and transforming them into a dippable delight. I absolutely love it for parties, game nights, or just a fun dinner twist. Plus, it’s ready in less than 30 minutes! Stick around, and I’ll show you how to whip up this fantastic party snack.
Ingredients
- 10 oz. can Pillsbury refrigerator pizza crust
- 2 Tbsp. margarine
- 1 1/2 tsp. pizza seasonings
- 4 oz. (1 c.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz. pizza sauce (warm)
Baking Instructions
- Grease 1 large cookie sheet and unroll pizza dough, cutting the rectangle in half crosswise, then cutting 8 (1-inch) strips. Place strips apart on cookie sheet and brush with margarine. Sprinkle evenly with seasoning and put into 350° oven for 11 to 17 minutes.
- Bring out long enough to sprinkle cheese on top and return to melt.
- Serve immediately with warm pizza sauce to dip. Makes 16 servings.
Calorie: 150
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Pizza Dipper Extravaganza
Let me tell you about the time I decided to whip up some super duper Pizza Dippers. It was a night like any other, but my stomach was growling like an irate bear, and I was craving something cheesy, doughy, and dunkable. So, naturally, I turned to the trusty 10 oz. can of Pillsbury refrigerator pizza crust sitting in my fridge.
The Preparation Circus
The kitchen quickly turned into a chaotic circus scene. There I was, trying to grease a large cookie sheet with the agility of a tightrope walker, while simultaneously unrolling the refrigerator pizza crust. Now, if you’ve ever tried to unroll a Pillsbury pizza crust, you’ll know it’s like wrestling with a flabby, doughy anaconda. I was just about to call in Steve Irwin’s ghost for backup when I finally managed to cut the rectangular beast in half crosswise, then into 8 (1-inch) strips.
The Margarine Mess
Next came the margarine. 2 Tbsp. to be exact. If you’ve ever tried to brush margarine onto dough strips, you’ll know it’s akin to trying to lather up a bar of soap. But there I was, margarine in hand, attempting to slather each strip with the stuff. It was a slippery, greasy mess, but I managed to get the job done without sliding all over the kitchen floor.
The Seasoning Shower and Oven Tango
After the margarine came the pizza seasonings. I sprinkled it evenly over the strips, like a seasoned (pun intended) pro. Then, with a flourish, I popped the tray into the oven preheated to 350°. When the timer beeped 11 minutes later, it was time for the oven tango. I carefully pulled the tray out, trying not to burn my fingers, and then sprinkled the Mozzarella cheese on top. Back into the oven it went, to melt the cheese into a gooey, mouthwatering mess.
The Pizza Dipper Finale
Finally, the Pizza Dippers were ready, golden brown and sizzling, with the melted Mozzarella cheese creating a mouthwatering sight. I served them immediately with warm pizza sauce for dipping, feeling like a master chef serving his signature dish.
The Aftermath
In the end, I had 16 servings of Pizza Dippers. Yes, you read that right. Sixteen. For one. I wasn’t exactly planning on feeding an army, but there I was, staring at my cheesy mountain of Pizza Dippers. But let’s be honest, there are worse problems to have, right?
The Verdict
The verdict? Delicious. Worth the dough wrestling, the margarine mess, the oven tango, and the mountain of leftovers. It was a cheesy, doughy, dunkable dream come true. And I lived to tell the tale. So, my friends, if you’re ever in the mood for a tasty culinary escapade, I highly recommend the Pizza Dipper Extravaganza. Just make sure you invite a few friends over, unless, of course, you’re up for a Pizza Dipper eating challenge.
