This Oven Baked Pizza Donut Recipe is made with buttermilk biscuits filled with melty cheese, warm marinara, and coated in seasoned parmesan. The ultimate treat for any pizza lover!
This pizza donut recipe has been 4 years in the making.
The same obscure little brain of mine that thought up this sweet potato burrito and dill pickle fries came up with the idea of making a jelly donut...but filled with cheese and warm marinara instead....four scores and seven years ago. It's about time we get that 'ish out into the world.
Working at a bakery for 4+ years left me with a love/hate relationship with donuts. On the plus, I had donuts at my eating disposal, and tried every kind they had, BUT went home every night smelling like a stale fryolator. The honeymoon phase of loving donuts didn't last too long.
Now that the smell of fryer oil has left my pores and clothes finally, the idea of a donut strikes my fancy now and again. And I am all in for those filled suckers. Boston cream. Bavarian cream. Lemon. And of course, JELLY. If my face isn't left with a fine dusting of sugar, it's not a donut.
So it was only natural for me to merge two glorified foods into one, cheesy, buttery, bursting at the seams damn-that's-good pizza donut. Plus, they're baked, so it's like totally healthy.
Money-Saving Tips for this Pizza Donut Recipe:
- Buy the block. Instead of buying pre-cut cheese, buy it by the block & cut it yourself. Not only is is less expensive, but also lets you control the size.
- Use store brands. Utilize store brands for the sauce, spices, and biscuits to cut costs without sacrificing quality or flavor.
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Oven Baked Pizza Donuts
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 donuts 1x
Description
This Oven Baked Pizza Donut Recipe is made with buttermilk biscuits filled with melty cheese, warm marinara, and coated in seasoned parmesan. The ultimate treat for any pizza lover!
Ingredients
- 1 canister (8 count) refrigerated jumbo biscuits
- 1 block (8 ounces) part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 cubes
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- parchment paper or aluminum foil
- turkey baster or pastry bag
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Separate biscuits, and flatten each into a disc.
- Place a cube of cheese in the center of each biscuit, and wrap around to cover.
- Add to prepare baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden.
- While baking, mix parmesan, garlic powder, and italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Remove donuts from the oven, and while still warm brush each side with olive oil.
- Dip each donut in parmesan cheese mixture to coat.
- Warm marinara in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Use a turkey baster or pastry bag to fill each donut with marinara sauce.
Notes
- These are best served warm, but can be enjoyed room temperature as well. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-8 minutes before serving.
- Try filling donuts with a slice of pepperoni, ground sausage, or grilled veggies for a fun alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donuts
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 736
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 4
Keywords: pizza, donut, appetizer, snack, vegetarian, baked, cheese
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Abbey Sharp
You had me at pizza girl. This is such a fun recipe! Need to try this ASAP
★★★★★
Kelly
This looks like a real crowd pleaser. Great for a party or entertaining little ones!
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Deborah Brooks
These are kind of like a calzone! Yummy we do love our pizza around here
Bethany Rutledge
Oh man... this looks SO good! Need to try this or order somewhere. 🙂
Angela
Yum, these look so amazing! I know my kids will just LOVE them too, can't wait to give them a try!!!
Stephanie McKercher
Emily, these pizza donuts are pretty much the most genius thing ever! Can't wait to try them—I know the hubs will be a big fan.
★★★★★
Julie Running in a Skirt
Oh my! These look amazing! I clearly need them in my life. What a tasty idea for a simple snack or meal.
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Natalie
This is such a treat. It's super easy to make and I bet my kiddo will love this. I will definitely give this recipe a try.
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Lorie
I mean, combine the two best things ever—how amazing is that?! That dough looks so perfect. Can’t wait to have this as our Friday pizza dinner!