Making this easy pizza croissant recipe is the tastiest and most delicious snack you'll ever make! It's a mouth-watering snack that's perfect for any time of the day - breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I often have this in my easy breakfast side dishes. Its so addictive, they'll be gone in a matter of minutes!
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Whether it's for a quick snack, a dinner party, or family gathering, these croissant pizzas are a total hit. They're super easy and fun to make! The combination of the dough and filling tastes so good and will have everyone reaching for seconds. Enjoy!
If you're looking for other quick evening snacks recipes, check out my latest Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders! They are also a good pair with this recipe.
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What You'll Need to Make this Easy Pizza Croissants Recipe
- Ham
- Mozzarella
- Ketchup/Tomato Paste
- Oregano
- Instant yeast
- Sugar
- Warm milk
- Flour
- Salt
- Warm water
- Vegetable oil
- Egg
- Paprika powder
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions for this easy pizza croissant recipe
Combine your ingredients for the filling in a bowl and mix.
Add filling and roll up your dough.
Place rolled up croissants into baking tray, glaze and pop them in the oven to bake!
Enjoy these heavenly Pizza Croissants!
- Start by activating the yeast: mix instant yeast, sugar, and warm milk, then set aside for 10 minutes.
- While the yeast activates, combine flour, salt, warm water, and vegetable oil. Once mixed, add in the yeast mixture and begin kneading the dough. Drizzle a teaspoon of oil both under and on top of the dough. Wrap it in plastic and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by mixing diced ham, shredded mozzarella, and ketchup, then set it aside.
- After the dough has rested, divide it into two portions and roll each into a rectangular shape. Use a pizza cutter to divide each rectangle in half lengthwise, then make small cuts along the longer side of each piece.
- Spread the filling onto each piece of dough, then roll them up. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, cut the rolls to fit the tray, and place them on it. Cover and let them rest for another 30 minutes. Repeat this process with the other half of the dough.
- While the rolls are resting, preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C) and prepare the glaze. Whisk together one egg, oil, and paprika powder. Brush the glaze onto the croissants and sprinkle with oregano if desired. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Once baked, allow the croissants to cool for a few minutes before enjoying them!
Substitutions
Ham: Substitute with cooked chicken, turkey, bacon, or veggies like mushrooms or roasted vegetables.
Mozzarella: Substitute with cheddar, Swiss, or any cheese you like.
Ketchup/Tomato sauce: Use pizza sauce, marinara, or pesto for a different taste.
Oregano: Use Italian seasoning, basil, or thyme for flavor.
Instant yeast: If you don't have instant yeast, use active dry yeast, but activate it in warm water first.
Warm milk: You can use warm water or any warm plant-based milk like almond or soy milk.
Flour: Try whole wheat, bread flour, or gluten-free flour if you need it.
Vegetable oil: Use melted butter or olive oil for richness.
Egg: Instead of egg, use milk, cream, or a mix of honey and water for sweetness.
Paprika powder: Use smoked paprika, chili powder, or Italian seasoning for extra flavour.
Equipment
- Baking tray
- Rolling pin
- Pizza cutter
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Parchment paper
- Whisk
How to store and reheat
Once your pizza croissants cool down, pop them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, just heat them up in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes until they're nice and warm. Then, dig in and enjoy those tasty, cheesy bites!
3 Top tips for success
- Activate yeast by mixing with sugar and warm milk for 10 min.
- Thoroughly mix ham, mozzarella, and ketchup for even flavor distribution.
- Brush croissants with egg-oil-paprika glaze before baking to get the most perfect crispy golden croissants.
FAQ
To make croissant pizza, preheat your oven to 375°F to 400°F (190°C to 200°C). Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until it's golden brown and the cheese is all melty.
Pizza rolls are like tiny pizza bites! They're made with a dough that's filled with yummy pizza stuff like cheese, sauce, and toppings. Then, they're baked until they're crispy and delicious.
Crescent rolls and croissants are kinda similar, but not exactly the same. Both are made with layers of dough and butter, but croissants have more layers and are richer and butterier. Crescent rolls are a bit sweeter and might not have as much butter.
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Easy Pizza Croissants Recipe
Equipment
- Sheet of Parchment Paper
- Rolling Pin
- Pizza Cutter
- Whisk
Ingredients
Filling
- 400 g ham
- 300 g mozzarella
- ½ cup ketchup/tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon oregano
Dough
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 100 ml warm milk
- 3 cups of flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 125 ml warm water
- 100 ml vegetable oil
Glaze
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
Instructions
- First, mix the instant yeast, sugar, warm milk and set aside for 10 min so that the yeast can activate.
- In the meantime, combine the flour, salt, warm water & vegetable oil. Add the yeast mixture & start kneading the dough. Add a teaspoon of oil under and on top of the dough. Leave it in a plastic wrap and cover it for 30 min!
- Let’s prepare the filling! Add the diced up ham, shredded mozzarella & ketchup. Mix it up and set aside.
- Uncover the dough, split into 2 and roll it out into a rectangular shape.
- Using a pizza cutter divide the dough into two and make small cuts along the longer side as you see in the reel!
- Now, add the filling and roll them up. Add parchment paper to your baking tray. Cut them according to the length of your baking tray and line them up. Cover and let them rest for 30 minutes. (Repeat this with the other half of the dough)
- While you’re waiting, preheat the oven to 390 °F and make the glaze. Whisk one egg and add in the oil and paprika powder. Using a basting brush, coat the croissants in the glaze. Sprinkle it with some more oregano if you’d like! Next, just pop it in the oven for 25 minutes!
- When they are ready let them cool off for a couple of minutes & don’t forget to enjoy!
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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