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Chili Pizza Dough Balls

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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 16 balls
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • bowl
  • cookie sheet
  • Floured surface

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

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!

Nutrition

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
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