Irresistible 35-Minute Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Hand Pies
Cheesy pepperoni pizza hand pies with a flaky crust, perfect for a quick comfort meal or game day appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Roll out the pie crusts and cut into 4–6 circles each. Spoon pizza sauce onto one half, then layer mozzarella, pepperoni, and olives.
- Fold each circle over to create a half-moon shape. Press edges together and crimp with a fork to seal.
- Whisk egg and water, brush over the tops, then sprinkle with Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Seal edges tightly to prevent cheese leakage.
- Adjust fillings to your preference.
- Best served fresh from the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg