Game Day Pizza Pepper Poppers.

Pizza pepper poppers are the most delicious little treat for game day! Mini sweet peppers are filled with sauce, cheese and pepperoni and roasted until melty. Handheld and poppable, these are such a fun snack! Hi – I have the easiest recipe on earth for you today! Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but we’re simply […]

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Pizza pepper poppers are the most delicious little treat for game day! Mini sweet peppers are filled with sauce, cheese and pepperoni and roasted until melty. Handheld and poppable, these are such a fun snack!

Hi – I have the easiest recipe on earth for you today!

game day pizza pepper poppers

Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but we’re simply filling mini sweet peppers with sauce and cheese and pepperoni and roasting them. They get melty and cheesy and poppable! 

Cute cute cute. 

game day pizza pepper poppers

I almost didn’t share this because it’s one of those embarrassingly easy “not really a recipe” things. It’s more of an idea.

But it’s an idea that you need for the current football season!!

game day pizza pepper poppers

We love the mini sweet peppers so much. I have them on our grocery list every single week – I slice them for salads constantly, put them in soups, use them in sheet pan meals, everything. And of course, we love them with hummus or feta dip. 

For years, I’ve been making the mini pepper nachos. I’ll fill them with ground turkey taco meat, top with cheese and toss them in the oven until melty. Before serving, sometimes I crush tortilla chips on top. They are SO good. It’s a staple for us! 

game day pizza pepper poppers

The peppers are so incredibly sweet that the kids love them too. Especially Jordan. 

So, obviously you can customize these however you’d like! Take your favorite pizza toppings and go to town. It’s soooo easy. 

My best tip for making these is the way that I make any stuffed pepper: season and roast them ahead of time! It’s an extra step but it makes such a difference. The peppers get even sweeter – and since these are tiny ones, they only need a few minutes in the oven. 

game day pizza pepper poppers

Here’s how I make them most often for our family: 

I season and roast the peppers first, just a bit! 

Next, I fill them with a bit of marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and tiny pepperoni. Some of the peppers are super tiny, so it’s only a few teaspoons of sauce and a tiny sprinkle of cheese. 

Throw them back in the oven and roast until cheesy and melty and bubbly. 

game day pizza pepper poppers

Top with some parmesan and serve!! These are easily handheld once they cool, but since they are delicious when super warm and cheesy, I suggest also serving with some plates and forks if you wish.  (more…)

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This high protein pizza dough recipe made into a delicious pepperoni pizza on the cutting board, sliced and ready to serve.

Our easy high protein Pizza Crust recipe will help you crush your goals while still allowing indulgence in a delicious cheesy pizza! The crust is so flavorful and you’ll have pizza ready in just 30 minutes.

Try our other high protein recipes, like Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Salmon Tacos, Greek Burgers with Feta Aioli, or Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos!

A protein pepperoni pizza on a cutting board, sliced and ready to serve.

Feeling pretty great about this healthy Protein Pizza!

The most important thing about our high protein pizza recipe is that it actually tastes good! I’m not about to share healthy food that tastes gross. It has a simple protein pizza crust that doesn’t require any rising, and this flavorful base can be covered in all of your favorite pizza toppings.

How to make Protein Pizza:

Protein Pizza Dough: Mix flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning and salt in a bowl. Stir Greek yogurt into flour mixture then mix well, to form a dough. Place a piece of parchment paper on the counter then dust lightly with flour. Using well-floured hands, scoop dough onto parchment, then roll into a 14-inch circle, dusting the top with flour to keep it from sticking.

Two images showing how to make high protein pizza dough with greek yogurt.

Pre-Bake: Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or large baking sheet and pre-bake dough for 8 minutes at 400ºF.

Two images showing protein pizza crust before and after it's baked.

Add Toppings: Remove crust from oven then add sauce and toppings. Bake homemade protein pizza for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is golden.

Two images showing homemade protein pizza before it's baked then after it's sliced and a piece being lifted to show the cheese.

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This high protein pizza dough recipe made into a delicious pepperoni pizza on the cutting board, sliced and ready to serve.
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Protein Pizza

A delicious high protein Pizza Crust recipe you can feel good about eating! It's flavorful, thin crust, and on the table in 30 minutes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 310kcal
Cost $5

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Protein Pizza Crust: Mix flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning and salt in a bowl. Stir Greek yogurt into flour mixture and mix well, to form a dough. Place a piece of parchment paper on the counter and dust lightly with flour. Using well-floured hands, scoop dough onto parchment and roll into a 14-inch circle, dusting the top with flour to keep it from sticking.
  • Pre-bake crust: Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or large baking sheet and pre-bake dough for 8 minutes.
  • Add toppings and bake: Remove from oven then add sauce and toppings. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is golden.

Notes

Yield: one 14-inch pizza. Serving size is ¼ of the pizza.
Greek Yogurt: Cottage cheese may be substituted for greek yogurt, just make sure to blend it first.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1193mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 3mg

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summer mushroom pizza with pistachio vinaigrette

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summer mushroom pizza with pistachio vinaigrette

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summer mushroom pizza with pistachio vinaigrette

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summer mushroom pizza with pistachio vinaigrette

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I also make sure my cheese is ready to go!  (more…)

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