Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Pretzels

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These Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Pretzels turn refrigerated pizza dough into a warm, handheld snack with melted mozzarella and pepperoni tucked inside. Extra cheese, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning on top give them a pizza-inspired finish.

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Three strips of pizza dough on a wooden board with a knife.

Serve them warm with marinara for a classic pairing, or offer ranch or another favorite dipping sauce alongside.

Why This Recipe Works

Finely shredded mozzarella distributes more evenly through the filling and is less likely to create bulky spots that make the dough harder to seal. Keeping the filling centered with a border of dough around it also helps prevent exposed cheese or pepperoni from interfering with the seam.

The exposed mozzarella and pepperoni can brown quickly, so use the golden color of the dough and melted top cheese as visual cues near the end of baking.

A strip of pizza dough topped with pepperoni slices and Italian seasoning.

Ingredients

1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
Pepperoni
Italian seasoning
Mozzarella cheese (finely shredded)
Egg wash

How to Make It

Preheat your oven to 375. Cut the pizza dough into three equal sized pieces, about three to four inches in width.

A hand brushes egg wash onto unbaked twisted pretzel dough on a baking sheet.

Lay down a strip of pepperoni in the middle of each piece of dough. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top of the pepperoni.

Add mozzarella cheese on top of the Italian seasoning. Pinch the ends together to seal the dough with the cheese, pepperoni, and seasoning inside.

Fold the sealed dough into a pretzel shape. Place the pretzels on a cookie sheet.

Unbaked stuffed pretzels topped with shredded cheese and pepperoni on a baking sheet.

Brush the pretzels with egg wash and lightly season again with Italian seasoning. Add a thin layer of mozzarella cheese on top of the pretzels, followed by more pepperoni.

Bake in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven when ready and let sit for five minutes to cool.

Cheese- and pepperoni-topped stuffed pretzels baking on a tray in the oven.

Serve with marinara, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips and Variations

Pinch the seam firmly before shaping, then handle the filled dough gently so it stays sealed. Give each pretzel space on the cookie sheet so the sides can bake rather than steam together.

Two stuffed pretzels topped with melted cheese and pepperoni baking on a metal tray in the oven.

Let the pretzels rest briefly before serving. This gives the hot melted cheese inside time to settle and makes them easier to handle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature should I bake pepperoni pizza stuffed pretzels at?

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

How long do pepperoni pizza stuffed pretzels bake?

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown.

How do I keep the filling inside the pretzels?

Pinch the dough ends together to seal the mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning inside before shaping the dough into pretzels.

What should I put on top of the pretzels before baking?

Brush them with egg wash, lightly season with Italian seasoning, then add a thin layer of mozzarella and more pepperoni.

What dipping sauces go well with these stuffed pretzels?

Serve them with marinara, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Serving Ideas

Marinara is a classic pizza-style dip, while ranch offers a creamy alternative. These also work well with any favorite dipping sauce as a snack or appetizer.

A hand dips a cheesy pepperoni pizza stuffed pretzel into marinara sauce.

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