Game day food should be easy, comforting, and something everyone actually wants to eat — and these hot honey pepperoni pizza puffs check all the boxes. Made with store-bought dough, lots of melty cheese, a drizzle of hot honey, and classic pepperoni, it comes together fast and disappears even faster. Whether you’re hosting friends, feeding a hungry family, or just want something fun to snack on during the game, this is one of those no-fail appetizers you’ll come back to again and again.
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Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
What You’ll Need
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- measuring spoons
- pastry rolling pin
Ingredients
- pepperoni slices
- hot honey
- 1 pkg puff pastry (2 rolls)
- 1 pkg finely shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16 oz. ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg for egg wash
- 1 tbsp water for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Sprinkle clean work surface with all-purpose flour to prevent dough from sticking to the surface.
- Roll out each puff pastry roll separately into even rectangles
- Mix 1/2 cup ricotta cheese with 1 cup finely shredded mozzarella
- Cut lengthwise every 2-3 inches, then make the same cut across, creating 2–3-inch squares
- Top each square with a drizzle of hot honey, 2 slices of pepperoni, 1- 1.5 tsp ricotta/mozzarella cheese mixture. Fold over by bringing one corner over creating a triangle. Gently press edges together
- Make egg wash, add one egg and 1 tablespoon water to a small bowl and whisk together
- Place triangles about 1 inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush lightly with egg wash and bake for 15 minutes or until golden
Serve With & Variations
- Dipping sauces! ranch or marinara are great choices.
- Replace mozzarella with a pizza cheese blend
- Make a ham & shredded pepperjack version served with various types of mustard for dipping.
- Leave edges open instead of pressing with a fork to seal
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Final Thoughts
This is a great appetizer to bring to your next gathering! quick & easy to make with limited ingredients and it make a large quantity. This is the perfect time of year to save a couple of go-to appetizer recipes, with all of the sports viewing parties and holiday gatherings you’ll need a few last-minute options in your back pocket. Check out my Ham and Cheddar Twists recipe for another easy appetizer option. -Hey Ivy