Sunday, January 26, 2014

Cheesy Pepperoni Blossoms


Apologies for being absent for a few weeks....let's just blame it on the cold and move on, shall we? Actually, I did  receive some stunning news that has had me walking on air lately---Better Recipes picked my Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread as the 2013 Best Recipe Ever! Woot Woot! You all must know by now that I'm a recipe contest freak (as evidenced by all of my brags to the right ----->) and Better Recipes has been especially good to me. If you aren't familiar with the site, you should check them out...this year they've got a monthly recipe contest, with different themes each month!

Several years ago, I entered and won an appetizer recipe on MixingBowl.com (Mixing Bowl has since become a part of Better Recipes). The recipe, Cheesy Pepperoni Blossoms, was a spur of the moment invention. At the time, I thought it was too simple to be a contender. Now, not only do I see pictures of various pinwheels all over Pinterest, it was a Loaded Potato Pinwheel that won $1 Million at the Pillsbury Bake-Off! Why not? They are simple and oh-so-tasty...

So, what better time is there to dust off this recipe? Game Day is upon us--let me present to you my Cheesy Pepperoni Blossoms.....

Cheesy Pepperoni Blossoms 

1 roll (11 oz) thin crust pizza dough
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt/pepper to taste
36 slices of pepperoni 
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.; line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner.

Unroll pizza dough onto baking sheet. Spread olive oil evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with garlic powder, basil, salt and pepper. Top with pepperoni and shredded cheese.




I don't worry too much about getting the slices perfectly even...they all bake up nice and pretty...

Beginning with the long side, roll the pizza dough up, jelly roll style. Pinch the seam closed and slice into 18 slices. Place the slices cut side down back on the baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.


Don't they look like little blossoms?


What's your favorite Game Day recipe?

13 comments:

  1. These look awesome. We're having a party at Tumbleweed Contessa for the Super Bowl. I'd love it if you linked these to our party.

    Have a Super week,
    Linda

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  2. Thanks, Linda--I'll check it out! :)

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  3. These look Super yummy! Pinning to my Super Bowl board! My husband would love these. Stopping by from the Tumbleweed Contessa linky.

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    1. Thanks, Shirley...I'll have to take some time to visit everyone's page..it all looks so good!

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  4. We have wheat sensitivities in our family so I'd need to make my own pizza dough but can't wait to try. Thanks for a great idea.

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    1. I'd love to hear how they turn out, Debbie. Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  5. Thanks for dusting this one off. I'll pass it on to my daughter who is looking for something stunning and easy for a SB party. She'll love this. Congratulations again on your win. Your recipe looks amazing!

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    1. Thanks, Karen...I'm still on cloud nine. :) This recipe is as easy as it gets--I hope your daughter likes it!

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  6. Cathy, you have to stop with these tempting recipes, I still have fifty pounds to lose! This is yet another delicious dish to try though I'm sure I will never have it turn out as beautifully as yours. I wanted to congratulate you again on your win!

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    1. Thanks, my friend. I have another 50 pounds to lose, as well...not real motivated, yet. When is that class reunion? :D

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  7. Perfect for the big game! And speaking of the Superbowl, I love thinking about our fun weekend two years ago. One of the best ever!

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    1. Two years...I can hardly believe it! I'd love another fun weekend--still wishing for a reunion. :)

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