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Pizza Kabobs

A fun and tasty snack or lunch recipe, these Pizza Kabobs are super easy, tasty and perfect for kids and adults alike!

A FUN PIZZA WORK OR SCHOOL LUNCH

I love hand held snack foods. They are easy to serve and these Pizza Kabobs couldn’t get much easier to make. These kabobs are a fun twist on pizza but in an easier to eat form without any oven involved. We make these often during the year and they are great to eat at home, at parties or to send to school with your kids. They are really light and are amazing when dipped in the pizza sauce which really completes this Pizza Kabob recipe.

Pizza Kabobs being dunked into pizza sauce.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What pizza crusts should I buy?

You can use any size or brand of pizza crust you can find. Boboli is a popular brand. I used a pack of the smaller ones. Just make sure that they are fully baked. They are in vacuum sealed bags and you can usually find them down the pasta aisle of your grocery store near the pizza toppings and pizza sauce. You could even use a cauliflower pizza crust!

Can I switch out the pizza crust for something else?

You sure can. Some other options would be pita or naan bread. You could even cut up some smaller bites of Italian bread. It’s very easy to customize this recipe to your tastes.

Do I have to use marinated mozzarella balls?

No. I like the additional flavor it adds but you can grab a ball of fresh mozzarella and cut it into pieces or just purchase some mozzarella cheese sticks and cut them up into thirds.

What are some good dipping sauces for pizza kabobs?

Some of our favorites include: pizza sauce, pesto, ranch dressing, marinara sauce and garlic butter.

Any substitutions for the basil?

If you don’t enjoy basil, you can just leave it out. I love the color and flavor that it adds to the kabobs. However, you could substitute with baby spinach or another soft green leaf vegetable.

What are the best skewers to use?

If you are sending these to school with your younger kids, be sure to use blunt skewers only. These bamboo skewers at Amazon are what you want to look for (paid affiliate link). Otherwise, you can just go with a traditional cocktail skewer.

How do I store leftover pizza?

These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. The basil will begin to wilt though. I don’t recommend freezing.

Pinterest image of hand holding Pizza Kabob over bowl of pizza sauce.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

  • small pre-made pizza crusts
  • marinated mozzarella balls
  • pepperoni slices
  • fresh basil leaves
  • pizza sauce
  • food grade wooden skewers
Ingredients needed: pre-made pizza crusts, marinated mozzarella balls, pepperoni, fresh basil leaves and pizza sauce.

HOW TO MAKE PIZZA KABOBS:

Slice each pizza crust into thirds, then slice those slices into thirds again creating pizza crust squares.

Pizza crust being cut up into small squares.

Position the crust on one side of the skewer. 

One pizza crust placed at the end of a skewer.

Add a pepperoni slice, mozzarella ball and basil and continue the pattern until the skewer is full. 

Remaining ingredients placed on skewer alternating order.

Serve with pizza sauce for dipping. 

Overhead of Pizza Kabobs on wooden cutting board.

Enjoy!

Pizza Kabobs on white plate with bowl of pizza sauce.

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Pizza Kabobs

A fun and tasty snack for any time of the year these Pizza Kabobs are super easy, tasty and perfect for kids and adults alike.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 4-6 small pre-made pizza crusts (like Boboli)
  • 8 ounce container marinated mozzarella balls
  • 4 ounce package pepperoni
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup pizza sauce

Instructions

  • Slice each pizza crust into thirds, then slice those slices into thirds again creating pizza crust squares.
  • Position the crust on one side of the skewer.
  • Add a pepperoni slice, mozzarella ball and basil and continue the pattern until the skewer is full.
  • Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • If sending to school with younger children, use only blunt ended skewers.
  • Pre-made Cauliflower Crusts can also be used. 
  • Use other dipping sauces such as marinara, pesto and ranch.
  • If you can’t find mozzarella balls you can cut up a large fresh mozzarella ball instead or use mozzarella cheese sticks (cut into thirds).
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 360mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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