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Patty Knighton
San Diego, California
Bake Off
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These Waffle Pizza Dippers take everything you love about pizza night and turn it into a fun, handheld snack with a crispy, golden twist. This finalist recipe from the 41st Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest transforms Pillsbury™ crescent dough into perfectly crispy waffles, sandwiching layers of melty cheese, savory pepperoni, and classic Italian seasoning. These family-favorite pizza dippers are easy to make, endlessly dippable, and perfect for parties, game days, after-school snacks, or casual dinners. Serve these pizza dippers hot with warm pizza sauce on the side, and watch them disappear fast!
All of your favorite pizza night ingredients come together in this easy recipe! Here’s what you’ll need.
Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls or Dough Sheets: There are no fussy measurements or messy batter to mix for these waffles! The crescent dough bakes up tender on the inside with a crisp, golden exterior when cooked in the waffle maker.
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: It wouldn’t be pizza without mozzarella. This adds the perfect melty pizza pull and helps hold the dippers together.
Shredded Parmesan Cheese: More cheese, please! This adds salty, nutty depth that boosts the overall pizza flavor.
Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Dried basil and oregano add traditional Italian seasoning notes. We also used pepperoni in this recipe—a classic for pizza recipes—but you could use cooked sausage or ham if you’d prefer. Jarred pizza sauce serves as the perfect no-fuss dip, adding tangy tomato flavor to each bite.
This easy waffle-maker method delivers crispy pizza dippers in minutes. Here’s a quick overview of what to do. Keep scrolling for the full recipe!
Mix the mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and oregano in a bowl.
Unroll 2 cans of Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls onto a working surface, pressing the perforations together so none of the filling leaks out. Cut each one in half crosswise to create 4 equal-sized rectangles. (If you’re using Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheets, you won’t need to worry about those perforations.)
Place one dough rectangle on a hot waffle maker. Sprinkle with the cheese mixture, layer with slices of pepperoni, and top with a second dough rectangle.
Close the waffle maker, and cook until the dough is crisp, golden and the cheese is melted.
Remove waffles carefully, cool briefly, then cut into squares or triangles. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.
Leftover pizza dippers store well and reheat easily, making them a great make-ahead option for quick snacks or busy nights.
Be sure to store leftovers within 2 hours of finishing preparation. Extra dippers can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
We would not recommend freezing your pizza dippers, as the dough may get dense and soggy when thawed.
Skip the microwave; it will make them too soggy. It works best to pop leftovers in a 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until hot, crispy, and melty.
Heat waffle maker with 8-inch-square cooking surface on Medium-High heat setting. In medium bowl, mix both cheeses, basil, and oregano; set aside. In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat pizza sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Place in small serving bowl.
If using crescent rolls: Unroll both cans of dough onto work surface. Separate each crosswise, making 4 (7x6-inch) rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. If using dough sheets: Unroll both cans of dough onto work surface. Cut each rectangle crosswise, making a total of 4 (7x6-inch) rectangles.
Place 1 dough rectangle on bottom surface of heated waffle maker, being careful not to open up perforations. Quickly sprinkle 1 cup cheese mixture evenly on top of dough. Place 16 slices of pepperoni evenly over cheese mixture. Top with another dough rectangle; close waffle maker.
Bake 2 to 3 minutes or until sandwich is golden brown. With pancake turner, remove from waffle maker; place on cutting board. Cool 30 seconds before cutting. Cut into 4 square sandwiches or 8 triangular snacks. Repeat with remaining dough, cheese mixture, and pepperoni. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.
For an extra kid-friendly twist, cut the pizza dippers into smaller triangles and serve them with warm pizza sauce in individual dipping cups—perfect for little hands and big dunking energy. You can even set out a few fun dip options, like marinara, ranch, or mild cheese sauce, and let kids mix and match.
Keep the first waffle warm on an oven-safe plate in a 200°F oven while you’re making the second waffle.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 47% |
| Trans Fat | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 880mg | 37% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 5% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 7g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 14g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
