Pizza pops, or “pizza on a stick,” are easy to make, delicious, and the perfect party food idea!
How to make pizza pops
(UPDATE: The contest is long over.) For the fourth time, a huge thank you to all who voted for my cookie witch legs for the Project Food Blog contest! I made it through to another round!! Thanks for sticking by me this far. And speaking of sticks…
That’s how I interpreted the 5th challenge: put my own spin on pizza. So pizza pops, of course. I don’t often openly toot my own horn very loudly, but these mini pizzas on a stick…. Oh. My. Goodness. Awesome. My plan worked perfectly (it never does), they tasted absolutely delicious, and they were ridiculously easy to make. So toot.
If you like this idea, check out my homemade bagel bites or these Caprese mozzarella sticks on-a-stick.
How did my pizza pops come to be? I love tiny versions of things and I especially love tiny versions of things on lollipop sticks. So when I saw this challenge, I knew precisely what I would do.
how to make pizza pops
you will need*
- roll of refrigerated pizza crust
- lollipop sticks
- 2 1/2 inch circle cookie cutter
- assorted toppings
- baking tray
- parchment paper
*I used the Pillsbury refrigerated pizza dough, Classic, not Thin Crust. Find lollipop sticks and circle cookie cutters in the baking aisle of the craft store. I chose these assorted toppings: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, arugula, goat cheese, ricotta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
what to do
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Unroll pizza dough on a floured surface. Cut out 2 1/2 inch circles (this may need some muscle to get the cutter through the made-to-stretch dough, just twist the cutter back and forth a bit). Cut out circles as closely together as possible to minimize excess.
Insert a lollipop stick about half way into the circle and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Add a teaspoon or so of sauce (if using) and tiny bits of desired toppings. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until crust and toppings begin to brown.
some ideas for toppings
In case you need a little inspiration beyond just tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella:
pizza on a stick
Awesome fun food idea for kids: Easy pizza pops! Or, pizza on a stick.
Ingredients
- roll of refrigerated pizza crust
- lollipop sticks
- 2 1/2 inch circle cookie cutter
- assorted toppings
- baking tray
- parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Unroll pizza dough on a floured surface. Cut out 2 1/2 inch circles (this may need some muscle to get the cutter through the made-to-stretch dough, just twist the cutter back and forth a bit). Cut out circles as closely together as possible to minimize excess.
Insert a lollipop stick about half way into the circle and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Add a teaspoon or so of sauce (if using) and tiny bits of desired toppings.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until crust and toppings begin to brown.
Notes
*I used the Pillsbury refrigerated pizza dough, Classic, not Thin Crust. Find lollipop sticks and circle cookie cutters in the baking aisle of the craft store. I chose these assorted toppings: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, arugula, goat cheese, ricotta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
Mindy says
This is a very cute spin on pizza. Having just discovered your blog, I looked through it and am really impressed with your skill and creativity- definitely could have used you during the September Daring Bakers challenge of decorating sugar cookies. Luckily I found you just in time for Hallowe'en:p
Carolyn says
Such a fun twist on pizza! I'm always so focused on the sweets so I love seeing some savory treats =)
Lisa Orgler says
Are you kidding me?!! These are the cutest things ever!! You are way to much fun. Great (and very unique) idea!
Hi-D the Dweeb says
I love, love, love this idea and am going to do it for the next football gathering at my home! What a fabulous idea! https://delectableflair.blogspot.com/
RhodeyGirl says
LOVE!Do you think you could insert the sticks after baking with the same result? I imagine a lot more pizza rounds would fit on a baking sheet that way. I would LOVE to make these for a party sometime!
Heather says
If you hadn't said anything, I would've assumed that you were the first person to put a pizza on a lollipop stick. 🙂 I think these are wonderful!!
Food Lover says
WOW, this dish is so yummy looking, I don't think it took time ever, ready dough, ready topping, just to the oven :DThanks for this brilliant idea of making it pizza pops.
Jenny says
This is an awesome idea! : ) good luck!
Sippity Sup says
These are nothing short of adorable. I bet kids would go crazy for them. GREG
Chic Cookies says
You guys are the awesomest! Thank you! Mindy, I saw the cookie challenge! Always wish I had joined the DAring Bakers… RhodeyGirl, you probably can, but more risk to mess up the toppings and less stable since they aren't baked on (the stick will easily slide back out that way) You do lose tray space, you are right, but if you arrange alternately stacked so the sticks go between two pops, you can squeeze a bit more on.
Amelia PS says
absolutely adorable and well presented! These were actually one of the ideas I discussed with my children before I went my way.
I'm a full-time mummy says
Wow! What a masterpiece! I voted for you! Good luck!
Jacob's Kitchen says
Greta post! These are adorable! Great job. I like how you made it your own and kept true to the spirit of your blog. Nicely done. I voted for you!Good luck! Hope to see us both in round 6!!! =)
Sara says
Fantastic idea! These are super adorable and they look really delicious. 🙂
Lori Lynn says
What a cute idea! Very creative! Good luck!LL
~Lisa~ says
Love this idea! Very inventive. Voting!
Jeanne says
These are super creative! I love your choice of toppings, too. You have a vote from me!
Kim says
Voted today!! They look awesome! Will be making for Faith and Joey this week. Miss you!
Sue says
Meaghan, Your mini pizza pops are so cute! The calzone is adorable too! I wouldn't expect anything less from you:)
We Are Not Martha says
These are absolutely adorable! I would love to make these for a party and see people go just crazy over them 🙂 Good luck!! :)Sues