Description
Dive into Little Caesars Crazy Puffs, a delightful snack that brings pizzeria magic right to home kitchens. Crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these puffs promise a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pepperoni (or turkey pepperoni)
- 2 cups (226 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
Dough and Base:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prep the oven environment by heating to a scorching 450°F, allowing pizza dough to relax and soften at room temperature for 1-2 hours to enhance malleability.
- Craft a flavor-packed garlic butter fusion by whisking together melted butter, aromatic minced garlic, nutty Parmesan, herbaceous Italian seasoning, cracked black pepper, dried oregano, and a delicate sea salt sprinkle. Optional: Incorporate finely chopped parsley for vibrant color and depth.
- Transform the dough on a flour-dusted workspace, rolling into a thin rectangular canvas approximately 1/4-inch thick. Precisely slice into compact 2-3 inch squares, creating perfect bite-sized foundations.
- Strategically layer pepperoni slices and mozzarella clusters in the center of each dough square. Artfully fold corners upward, meticulously sealing edges to create compact, stuffed puffs that prevent filling escape.
- Arrange sealed puffs seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring minimal contact between pastry parcels.
- Lavishly coat each puff with the prepared garlic butter mixture, ensuring comprehensive and even coverage.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the puffs to metamorphose into golden, puffy delicacies over 12-15 minutes.
- Extract the Crazy Puffs, permitting brief cooling before serving alongside zesty pizza sauce for an irresistible dipping experience.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality pizza dough from a local bakery or make your own for a fresher taste and better texture.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like adding provolone or fontina for a more complex flavor profile.
- For a vegetarian version, replace pepperoni with roasted bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms to create delightful meat-free puffs.
- Keep the dough edges well-sealed to prevent cheese from leaking during baking, which helps maintain a neat and appetizing appearance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg