Cheesy Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza Bun

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Simple, easy to make, and absolutely delicious! That's exactly what this pepperoni stuffed pizza bun is all about! A simple crusty bun stuffed with sauce, pepperoni, cheese, and a few Italian herbs is a great way to serve up your favorite pizza flavors in a convenient way. This TikTok-inspired recipe is a perfect kids' lunch or snack recipe!

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Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza Bun
Ingredients
Handy Kitchen Tools
How to Make a Stuffed Pizza Bun
Frequently Asked Questions
Variations of Pizza Bun Flavors
More Easy Pizza Recipes
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Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza Bun

Do you love pizza? If so, then you’re going to go crazy for our pepperoni stuffed pizza bun. It’s the best of both worlds – a delicious stuffed bun that tastes just like your favorite cheesy slice! You won’t be able to get enough of this tasty treat.

This is so easy to make and it only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. Plus, they are perfect for feeding a crowd or even as an appetizer at your next party. They are sure to be the hit of any gathering! We know you will love these buns as much as we do.

And if you love easy pizza recipes as much as I do, then you might also like this cheesy vegetable pizza bun also! Another similar and tasty idea is kid-friendly and mom-approved. You can even make these simple English muffin breakfast pizzas for a unique way to start the day!

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Ingredients

2 crusty buns
4 tablespoons pizza sauce
16 large slices pepperoni
4 slices mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon dried oregano

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Handy Kitchen Tools

How to Make a Stuffed Pizza Bun

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the buns on the parchment paper and cut each bun ¾ of the way down the bun, leaving the bottom intact, in half, then turning, and cutting again, until you have 8 slices, just like a pie.

Spread the pizza sauce into the sliced areas and center of the bun so it is nicely coated in each slice.

Fold large pieces of pepperoni or salami in half, then tuck one piece into each slit on the bread.

Next, cut or fold slices of mozzarella cheese to fit into each slot on the bread.

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Tuck additional cheese into the center if desired.

Sprinkle the top of the bun with dried oregano or Italian herbs.

Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and it has begun to brown on top.

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Serve immediately with additional pizza sauce for dipping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Type of Bun Is Best For This?

When you are making these pepperoni stuffed pizza buns you want to use a crusty roll or a baguette. You want something that will hold up to the sauce and the cheese and will give that pizza crust-style texture and flavor. A French bread roll is a great option for this recipe.

What is the Best Cheese for a Pizza Bun?

Mozzarella is the go-to choice when making anything to do with pizza, but it isn't the only choice. Other options include Italian cheese blends, gouda, fontina, cheddar, Colby Jack, or provolone. You could also use a pepper jack for more heat, or even just a sprinkle of Parmesan on top.

What Can I Use in Place of Pepperoni?

You can replace the pepperoni with salami, sausage, ham, Canadian bacon, or chicken if you prefer.

How Long Are These Good For?

While these are good for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before serving, I find that it's best to just make them right when you want them. Since they only take about 15 minutes from start to finish, it's really easy to make just as many as you need when you want to serve them.

Can I Make These to Freeze for Later?

Pizza freezes amazingly well and that includes these pepperoni stuffed pizza bun. You can assemble the stuffed pizza bun and then wrap it well in plastic. Once wrapped you can place it into a freezer bag or freezer container. Lable and date it then freezes for up to a month for best results. It can store for up to three months but tends to change the texture some so I prefer eating within one month.

When ready to serve, bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer to cook through, or let thaw overnight in the refrigerator and follow the baking directions above.

Variations of Pizza Bun Flavors

This recipe is super easy to make and definitely a great option just as listed, but you may want to mix things up a bit to create unique pizza options for you and your family.

Swap out the pepperoni for any typical topping such as ham, hamburger, sausage, Canadian bacon, bacon, or chicken.
Create a taco pizza bun using taco sauce, seasoned meat, cheese, and serving with sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Use barbeuce sauce instead of pizza sauce with grilled chicken, red onions, and cheese for a barbeuce chicken pizza.
Make the pizza vegetarian with different favorite veggies such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, jalapeno, corn, or zucchini.
Use Alfredo sauce, spinach, mushrooms, and chicken for an Alfredo pizza style bun.
Replace the sauce with garlic herbed butter and brush inside the bun then stuff with cheese for a cheesy bread style bun.

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More Easy Pizza Recipes

Pizza is definitely one of my favorite things to serve. It's so versatile and the kids love it, so I feel no guilt about whipping this up at the last minute on busy days. That includes serving in their lunchboxes! Below are a few more favorite pizza dishes to try out. Bookmark these recipes, print out the recipes to add to your recipe book, or pin them to your Pinterest board.

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Yield: 2

This cheesy pepperoni stuffed pizza bun is a great addition to your meal plan and is ideal for tucking into kids lunch boxes!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 crusty buns
4 tablespoons pizza sauce
16 large slices pepperoni
4 slices mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the buns on the parchment paper and cut each bun ¾ of the way down the bun, leaving the bottom intact, in half, then turning, and cutting again, until you have 8 slices, just like a pie.
Spread the pizza sauce into the sliced areas and center of the bun so it is nicely coated in each slice.
Fold large pieces of pepperoni or salami in half, then tuck one piece into each slit on the bread.
Next, cut or fold slices of mozzarella cheese to fit into each slot on the bread.
Tuck additional cheese into the center if desired.
Sprinkle the top of the bun with dried oregano or Italian herbs.
Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and it has begun to brown on top.
Serve immediately with additional pizza sauce for dipping.