Mini Spaghetti Pizza Buns
These bite‑sized buns combine the cheesy comfort of pizza with the fun twist of spaghetti, all wrapped in a soft dinner roll—perfect for parties, snacks, or lunchboxes.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 buns 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup cooked spaghetti, well drained
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12–16 dinner rolls or portions of pizza dough
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices or diced vegetables
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for brushing)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or oregano
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cooked spaghetti, pizza sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, seasoning, and optional pepperoni or veggies.
- Divide dough into 12–16 pieces and flatten each into a 3–4-inch circle.
- Spoon filling into the center of each dough circle. Gather edges and pinch tightly to seal into buns.
- Let buns rest for 15 minutes to relax the dough and help sealing.
- Optional: brush tops with olive oil. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly and serve warm with dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
- Drain spaghetti well to avoid soggy buns.
- Use provolone or cheddar for variation in flavor.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil to the filling for extra freshness.
- Freeze shaped or baked buns for easy reheating.
- Perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or party appetizers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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