Pepperoni Pizza Waffles

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough 
• 3 cups pizza sauce, divided 
• 3 cups pizza-blend cheese, divided 
• 20 pepperoni slices, divided 
• Basil leaves, for garnish (optional) 

Directions

1. Preheat waffle maker. Preheat oven to 400°F. 
2. Divide pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. Form each piece into a ball and place on a plate. Let dough balls rest, covered with plastic wrap, for 10 minutes. 
3. Roll out each dough ball into a 6-inch circle. (See Tip below) 
4. Place one circle on waffle maker. Cook until golden brown or desired doneness.  
5. Place cooked waffle on a cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough circles. 
6. Top each waffle with ¾ cup pizza sauce, ¾ cup cheese, and 5 pepperoni slices. 
7. Bake in oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. 
8. Garnish with torn basil leaves, if using.  

Makes: Four (6-inch) round waffles 

Test Kitchen Tips

• Use a gallon-sized resealable plastic freezer bag to easily roll out the dough. Cut the top off the bag. Cut the two sides open. Insert one ball of dough at a time. Roll out into a 6-inch circle and proceed to Step 5.  
• There are endless possibilities for creating a Pizza Waffle: cooked bacon, peppers, onions, cooked sausage, or mushrooms, just to name a few. Get creative and have fun adding your favorite pizza toppings.