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    Home » Roundups

    23 Recipes Using Pillsbury Pizza Dough

    Published: Apr 11, 2024 · Modified: Sep 26, 2024 by Rachel Escolafogg

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    One of the keys to elevating your game in the kitchen is to repurpose traditional ingredients. Pillsbury Pizza Dough is one of the most versatile items in your grocery store. Looking beyond the packaging, one can make delicious snacks, meals and even desserts with this multifaceted, cost-effective grocery item. Knock out breakfast with the Savory Breakfast Strudel! Lunches and dinners can be covered by Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels, Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket with Jalapeno. End the meal with a S'mores Pizza because who would have thought of that when glancing at Pillsbury Pizza Dough in the store? Wonderful ideas make wonderful memories!

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    Taco Sticks

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This easy recipe uses savory seasoned ground beef wrapped in refrigerated pizza dough for a quick and easy dinner recipe. These have all of the flavors of your favorite cheesy taco.

    Get the recipe: Taco Sticks

    Homemade Soft Pretzels from Pizza Dough

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This homemade soft pretzel is easy to make at home by using premade pizza dough from the grocery store. It has the same delicious flavor of your favorite pretzel!

    Get the recipe: Homemade Soft Pretzels from Pizza Dough

    Cherry Cheesecake Pizza

    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

    This dessert pizza uses refrigerated Pillsbury pizza dough and canned cherry pie filling for a quick and easy dessert. The creamy cream cheese filling makes the dessert perfect.

    Get the recipe: Cherry Cheesecake Pizza

    Italian Meatball Pizza

    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

    This Italian Meatball Pizza recipe is a perfect quick dinner. You can use homemade Italian meatballs or use frozen store bought meatballs to make this recipe even easier.

    Get the recipe: Italian Meatball Pizza

    Monster Stromboli

    Photo Credit: Tastes Of Lizzy T

    These light crispy Strombolinis are packed with pepperoni, ham, salami, and provolone cheese, and topped with aromatic spicy seasoning. Easy to make, and quick to disappear!

    Get the recipe: Monster Stromboli Recipe.

    Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

    Photo Credit: Tastes Of Lizzy T

    For a comforting dinner on a weeknight, try these pinwheels made with pizza dough and filled with cheesy and saucy buffalo chicken. With melted cheese on top, they are a finger-licking delight!

    Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels.

    Chicken Caesar Pizza

    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

    A healthier variation of a pizza and a more filling take on a classic Caesar salad. The Caesar dressing and moist chicken pair very well with the golden pizza crust. Some may argue that this pizza tastes better than the salad!

    Get the recipe: Chicken Caesar Pizza.

    S’mores Pizza

    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

    The two all-time favorites brought together: pizza and s'mores. This dessert pizza is very simple to make and is packed with Nutella, marshmallows, and crackers on a nice pizza crust.

    Get the recipe: S’mores Pizza.

    Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins

    Photo Credit: Bites With Bri

    These easy Focaccia Muffins are perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner. Made with prepared pizza dough, olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary, and salt, you won't find a simpler dish.

    Get the recipe: Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins

    Air Fryer Pull Apart Jalapeño Popper Rolls

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    Air fryer pull apart jalapeño popper rolls are a quick and easy jalapeño appetizer with Pillsbury pizza dough or crescent dough. Boasting tasty ingredients like two kinds of cheese, jalapeños and hot sauce, these are perfect for spicy food fans.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Pull Apart Jalapeño Popper Rolls

    Air Fryer Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Pigs in a Blanket

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    Air fryer bacon jalapeño cheese pigs in a blanket are perfect if you want an easy app or finger food. This air fryer appetizer uses Pillsbury pizza dough along with brats, cheese, jalapeños, and more. Pigs in a blanket with bratwurst is the perfect treat on game day or whenever you have friends coming over.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Pigs in a Blanket

    Sicilian Pepperoni Rolls

    Photo Credit: Chicken Fried Kitchen

    Homemade Pizza Rolls can be called many different things. Regardless of their name, they're perfect for a gameday party, potluck, or when you need something quick and easy for dinner! With so many variations, everyone will love them.

    Get the recipe: Sicilian Pepperoni Rolls

    Savory Breakfast Strudel

    Photo Credit: From A Chef's Kitchen

    Savory Breakfast Strudel with Eggs, Sausage, and Swiss Chard is a breakfast your whole family will love and it’s impressive enough for guests!

    Get the recipe: Savory Breakfast Strudel

    Garlic Knots With Pizza Dough

    Photo Credit: Busy Family Recipes

    Garlic Knots With Pizza Dough is a quick and easy way to bring homemade flavor to the table without baking from scratch with lots of ingredients! Prep over a dozen of these mouthwatering knots in just 10 minutes!

    Get the recipe: Garlic Knots With Pizza Dough

    Italian Stromboli

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This homemade Stromboli recipe is a delicious take on the classic Italian dish that tastes incredible and looks like pizza rolled into an Italian sandwich. This easy-to-make recipe delivers authentic Italian flavors in a convenient roll, perfect for changing up your regular pizza nights.

    Get the recipe: Italian Stromboli

    Air Fryer Garlic Pizza Rolls

    Photo Credit: Bite On The Side

    These air fryer garlic pizza rolls are a delicious alternative to traditional garlic bread. Easy to make and quick to cook, serve as an appetizer or side.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Garlic Pizza Rolls

    Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks

    Photo Credit: The Tasty Oven

    Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks are a fun, cheesy alternative to regular pizza for a party, especially Super Bowl! They are easy and quick to make and can be made in the air fryer or the oven.

    Get the recipe: Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks

    Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread with Bacon

    Photo Credit: The Tasty Oven

    Not much is tastier than a bacon and cheese combo! Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread with Bacon is loaded with crispy bacon, cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses, chives, parsley and garlic butter. Mix with pizza dough balls and cook until perfectly golden brown. 

    Get the recipe: Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread with Bacon

    Pizza Dough Cinnamon Rolls

    Photo Credit: Bake It With Love

    Pizza dough cinnamon rolls are quick, easy, and delicious breakfast pastries using store-bought or homemade pizza dough! This recipe will save you the time and prep work that is the norm with my classic overnight cinnamon rolls! 

    Get the recipe: Pizza Dough Cinnamon Rolls

    Margherita Sheet Pan Pizza

    Photo Credit: Bake It With Love

    You can't beat the simplicity of this Margherita sheet pan pizza for being an all-around crowd-pleaser that can also feed the whole family! Tangy sauce, crusty dough, and fresh ingredients all combine to make a winning family dinner!

    Get the recipe: Margherita Sheet Pan Pizza

    Pizza Poppers

    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Poppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that combines the flavors of pizza with bite-sized poppers. The recipe calls for stuffing dough balls with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese before baking them until golden brown and crispy.

    Get the recipe: Pizza Poppers

    Parmesan Bread Bites

    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    You’re going to love this quick and easy recipe for Parmesan Bread Bites! This recipe for Dominos copycat bread bites is kid-friendly and perfect for parties, game day or family movie nights.

    Get the recipe: Parmesan Bread Bites

    Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets

    Photo Credit: Copy Kat

    Homemade Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets are so much better than store-bought. Just a few simple ingredients are needed for the best ham and cheddar hot pockets baked in the oven.

    Get the recipe: Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets

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