Pizza poppers with marinara sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cups mozzarella, grated
- 1⁄2 cup pepperoni
- 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 large ball of pizza dough
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley, dried
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Canola oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Marinara Sauce
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 small bay leaf
- Salt and fresh black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- Small bunch fresh basil, finely chopped
Directions
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 375°F.
- In a large bowl mix together cheese, pepperoni, and oregano.
- Roll out pizza dough balls about the size of gold ball
- Place 1 teaspoon pizza sauce in the centre and top with about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mix. Fold and roll dough ball to seal and close.
- When the oil is hot, carefully fry each dough ball until golden brown.
- Lightly brush each ball while hot with the melted butter.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix together parmesan, parsley, garlic powder.
- Toss the hot dough balls until coated in the parmesan, parsley mixture and serve hot.
For marinara sauce
- Add oil to a medium pot, over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook down for 1/2 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, and bay leaf. Stir and reduce heat to low.
- Cover and let simmer about 15 – 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add fresh chopped basil, mix well and serve.
