Chili Pizza Dough Balls: Easy and Indulgent Homemade Treats
Chili Pizza Dough Balls are easy to make and are a delicious treat using leftover chili and mozzarella.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Cooling Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 16 balls
Calories 150 kcal
oven
bowl
cookie sheet
Floured surface
Dough and Filling
- 12 oz. Galbani® Mozzarella
- 3 cups left over chili
- 1 package store bought pizza dough
- 1 Tbsp. cilantro, freshly chopped
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- ½ cup olive oil
- sour cream for dipping
Baking Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In a small bowl add cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes, and olive oil. Set aside.
On a floured surface, form dough into a ball and divide dough into 16ths.
Cut mozzarella into small chunks of cheese.
Flatten out a piece of dough with your fingers. Adding a Tbsp. of left over chili and 5-6 chunks of cheese in the center of dough.
Carefully, bring the edges of the dough over the chili and cheese and form into a ball. Place on a lined cookie sheet.
Repeat process until you have used all your dough. Brush oil mixture over all the dough balls.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Serve with a side of sour cream for dipping. Enjoy!
Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Appetizer, Chili Pizza Dough Balls, easy recipe, homemade treats, party food, snack