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Quick Christmas Pepperoni Wreath Pizza: Easy Holiday Appetizer

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This Quick Christmas Pepperoni Wreath Pizza is a festive, easy-to-make appetizer that comes together in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings and always gets delighted reactions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
  • 4 ounces pepperoni, sliced
  • 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup marinara sauce, plus extra for dipping
  • 1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 12 by 16 inches.
  3. Spread the ½ cup of marinara evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
  5. Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
  6. Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam to seal.
  7. Transfer the log to the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Gently bring the ends together to form a circle, pinching them together to seal.
  8. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, make cuts every 1 to 1½ inches around the wreath, cutting about ¾ of the way through the dough.
  9. Gently twist each cut piece slightly so the filling faces upward.
  10. Brush the entire wreath with the beaten egg wash. Sprinkle with garlic powder and dried oregano.
  11. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  12. Let the wreath cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Arrange the red bell pepper strips around the wreath like holly berries, and tuck fresh rosemary sprigs in between. Serve warm with extra marinara for dipping.

Notes

Let the dough come to room temperature for easier rolling. Don’t overfill the wreath to prevent leakage. Seal the seam well. Watch the baking time as ovens vary. For best results, serve warm.

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