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Vegetarian Pizza Balls Bilute de pizza la cuptor

Baked Pizza Balls

Golden, savory baked pizza balls packed with mushrooms, mozzarella and Italian herbs. These bite-sized vegetarian snacks are easy to make and perfect for parties, family dinners or a quick treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Choose Serving Size 16 pizza balls

Ingredients 

  • 500 g mushrooms finely chopped
  • 400 g mozzarella grated
  • 250 g flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 120 g tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper ground

To serve:

  • 120 g tomato sauce canned, seasoned for pizza

Instructions

  • Chop the mushrooms and lightly saute them in olive oil for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the oven to 200 C (392 F).
  • Cover the baking tray with baking paper.
  • In a bowl, add all the ingredients for the pizza balls.
  • Mix with a spatula until a homogeneous composition is formed.
  • Form balls of approximately 5 cm each and arrange them on the lined baking tray.
  • Place in the hot oven and bake for 25 minutes or until browned.
  • Serve the pizza balls warm, with tomato sauce.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven at 180 C until warmed through. Serve with extra tomato sauce for dipping.