Mini Spaghetti Pizza Buns
Mini Spaghetti Pizza Buns are a fun and delicious twist on pizza night, combining cheesy baked spaghetti with savory pizza toppings, all nestled in soft dinner roll buns. Perfect as a party snack or kid-friendly dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 mini buns 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Units
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- 8–10 dinner rolls or slider buns
- 4 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni or chopped regular pepperoni
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and toss with marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Slice the tops off the dinner rolls and hollow out the centers slightly to make room for filling.
- Fill each bun with a spoonful of the spaghetti mixture and top with pepperoni pieces.
- Place filled buns on the baking sheet and lightly brush the tops with olive oil.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until buns are toasted and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped basil or parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free buns if preferred.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Add diced vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for more flavor and nutrition.
- Serve with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/mini-spaghetti-pizza-buns-2/