By Becky Hardin
Updated Sep 15, 2025
Pizza Sticks are a guaranteed hit with both kids and adults, because who doesn’t love pizza on a stick, don’t you think? I made mine with pepperoni, but you can use any flavor combination you like. These are as much fun to make as they are to eat—perfect for snacks or party appetizers.
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5-Star Review
“These were a hit for my kiddos! Next time we will make them together.” – Sabrina
Easy Pizza Sticks Recipe
I think these pizza sticks are pure genius. Talk about an easy appetizer! You know, around here, I have a thing for simple recipes that taste amazing and come together in a flash. This recipe for pepperoni pizza on a stick is fun, easy, customizable, and loved by all. These are one of my favorite kid-friendly Super Bowl appetizers.
I suggest you par-cook ingredients like sausage, hamburger, or raw veggies before adding them to the pizza sticks if you’ll be using them. And it may be a good idea to remove the skewers before serving the sticks to the kids.
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- ▢ 13.8 oz. refrigerated pizza crust (1 tube) I used Pillsbury, homemade works too.
- ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter melted (½ stick)
- ▢ ¾ tsp garlic salt
- ▢ 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- ▢ 5 oz. mini pepperoni slices (1 package) I used Hormel
- ▢ 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ▢ ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ▢ 1 cup pizza sauce store bought or homemade
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Instructions
- Soak 10 bamboo skewers in warm water for at least 30 minutes or use metal skewers.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
- Unroll pizza dough onto a lightly floured countertop. Mix the melted butter, garlic salt, and basil together. Brush the dough lightly with garlic basil butter. 13.8 oz. refrigerated pizza crust, ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¾ tsp garlic salt, 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- Cut the dough, lengthwise, into 1-inch wide strips.
- Thread 5-7 mini pepperoni slices on each skewer. Be sure to leave enough space between each slice for the pizza dough. 5 oz. mini pepperoni slices
- Starting at one end of a dough strip, pierce the dough with the pointed end of the skewer. Spiral-wrap the dough strip around the pepperoni on the skewer, allowing the meat to peak through. Wrap the end of the dough strip around the bottom of the skewer to fasten. Press the dough together on each end to be sure it sticks on the skewer.
- Place skewers on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with more of the garlic basil butter. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until pizza dough is light golden brown.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Allow the cheese to melt (place back in the hot oven, if necessary) and serve with pizza sauce. 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup pizza sauce
Equipment
- Bamboo skewers
- Baking Sheet
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Pizza Sticks Step by Step
Prep: Get the bamboo skewers ready by soaking them in warm water for at least 30 minutes so they don’t burn, or use metal skewers. Preheat your oven to 400°F, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray the foil with cooking spray so the dough doesn’t stick.
Prepare the dough: Unroll the 13.8 oz tube of refrigerated pizza dough onto a clean and lightly floured countertop. Combine ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter with ¾ tsp of garlic salt and 1 tbsp of chopped fresh basil. Brush the butter mixture lightly onto the dough.
Cut the dough, lengthwise, into 1″ wide strips.
Thread the pepperoni: Thread 5-7 mini pepperoni slices on each skewer, leaving enough space between each slice for the pizza dough.
Wrap the dough: Pierce the end of the dough strip with the pointed end of the skewer. Wrap the dough strip around the pepperoni on the skewer, allowing the meat to show through. Wrap the end of the dough strip around the bottom of the skewer to fasten. Pinch the dough ends together on each end so that it stays on the skewer.
Bake and serve: Place the pizza skewers on the baking sheet and brush with more of the garlic basil butter mixture. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the pizza dough turns a light golden brown.
Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1 cup of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Allow the cheese to melt (place back in the hot oven, if necessary) and serve with 1 cup of pizza sauce.
Variations on Pizza Sticks
I chose to make our pizza sticks with pepperoni and basil, but you could layer on whatever toppings you love best.
- Meat: Use Italian sausage, hamburger chunks, par-cooked bacon pieces, ham, Canadian bacon, or chicken chunks.
- Veggies :Try Sweet peppers, onion, tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms, zucchini slices, or cooked potato chunks.
- Cheese : Top with cheddar, gruyere, Swiss, smoked gouda, Mexican Blend, Italian Blend, or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Others: Pineapple, black or green olives are always favorites!
How to Store
Store leftover pizza sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 7-10 minutes, or until warmed through.
Freeze pizza sticks in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen, adding 5 minutes to the total time.
Serving Suggestions
I love to dip my pizza sticks in marinara —the more the better! I find they’re also great dipped into a creamy ranch dressing or a spicy Buffalo sauce .
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Pizza Sticks Recipe
Equipment
- Bamboo skewers
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 13.8 oz. refrigerated pizza crust (1 tube) I used Pillsbury, homemade works too.
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted (½ stick)
- ¾ tsp garlic salt
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 5 oz. mini pepperoni slices (1 package) I used Hormel
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce store bought or homemade
Instructions
- Soak 10 bamboo skewers in warm water for at least 30 minutes or use metal skewers.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
- Unroll pizza dough onto a lightly floured countertop. Mix the melted butter, garlic salt, and basil together. Brush the dough lightly with garlic basil butter. 13.8 oz. refrigerated pizza crust, ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¾ tsp garlic salt, 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- Cut the dough, lengthwise, into 1-inch wide strips.
- Thread 5-7 mini pepperoni slices on each skewer. Be sure to leave enough space between each slice for the pizza dough. 5 oz. mini pepperoni slices
- Starting at one end of a dough strip, pierce the dough with the pointed end of the skewer. Spiral-wrap the dough strip around the pepperoni on the skewer, allowing the meat to peak through. Wrap the end of the dough strip around the bottom of the skewer to fasten. Press the dough together on each end to be sure it sticks on the skewer.
- Place skewers on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with more of the garlic basil butter. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until pizza dough is light golden brown.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Allow the cheese to melt (place back in the hot oven, if necessary) and serve with pizza sauce. 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup pizza sauce
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
