Best 3 Big Game Pizza Ring Recipes

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Calling all football fans! The Big Game is almost here, and it's time to start planning your party menu. This year, why not serve something truly spectacular? The Big Game Pizza Ring is a showstopping appetizer that will have your guests cheering.

This epic creation starts with store-bought pizza dough that is shaped into a ring. Then, it's filled with a mixture of three different cheeses, pepperoni, and Italian sausage. Once it's baked to golden perfection, the Pizza Ring is topped with a tangy marinara sauce and more cheese. But that's not all! This recipe also includes instructions for making three delicious dipping sauces: a creamy Alfredo sauce, a spicy Arrabbiata sauce, and a zesty Pesto sauce. So whether your guests prefer their pizza mild, medium, or hot, there's a sauce for everyone.

This Big Game Pizza Ring is sure to be a hit at your party. It's easy to make, delicious, and it's a fun way to celebrate the biggest game of the year. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to make the best Big Game snack ever!

Let's cook with our recipes!

BIG GAME PIZZA BALL



Big Game Pizza Ball image

This is completely gratuitous, but completely tasty. This is a slightly more elegant way to get your pizza fix while you yell at the TV.

Provided by Justin Warner, Food Network Star Season 8 Winner

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 15 snack servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

24 ounces shredded mozzarella
1 pound cream cheese, softened
7 tablespoons EVOO
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 ounces tomato sauce
4 ounces pepperoni, sliced thin
Pitas, cut into points, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Pulse the heck out of everything except the tomato sauce, pepperoni and pita, scraping the bowl to ensure even mixing. Shape this mass as you'd like. Make some wells on top. Put the tomato sauce in the wells. Shingle the pepperoni around the exterior. Serve with pita points.

PIZZA RING



Pizza Ring image

Mom made a ring with chicken and broccoli one night. I said I'd rather have pizza. That's how this recipe was born! -Tricia Richardson, Springdale, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
4 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in 1/2 cup pizza sauce, 1 cup cheese and Canadian bacon., Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. On an ungreased 14-in. pizza pan, arrange triangles in a ring with points toward the outside and wide ends overlapping at the center, leaving a 4-in. opening. Press overlapping dough to seal., Spoon filling onto wide end of triangles. Fold pointed end of triangles over filling, tucking points under to form a ring (filling will be visible)., Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with remaining pizza sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BIG GAME PIZZA RING



Big Game Pizza Ring image

Refrigerated crescent roll dough rectangles are arranged to form a circle, filled with pizza sauce, lots of cheese, and pepperoni and rolled up and baked for a new twist on your favorite pizza.

Provided by Stella Cheese

Categories     Stella® Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
Cooking spray
½ cup pizza sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup shredded Stella® mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Stella® Asiago cheese
¼ cup grated Stella® Parmesan cheese
3 ounces sliced pepperoni, quartered
1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
  • Remove crescent rolls from tube, roll out, and keep two rolls together to create 8 rectangles. On baking sheet or pizza pan coated with cooking spray, create a ring shape by placing the short rectangle ends pointed inwards with the long pieces pointing out; creating an open circle in the center (about 5 inches in diameter). Overlap corners of short ends to prevent ingredients from leaking.
  • Spread pizza sauce around the entire ring closest to the center. Sprinkle oregano on top of the sauce for extra flavor. Add cheeses and pepperoni on top of the sauce and fold the outer edges of the crescent rolls toward the middle. Be sure to overlap everything to keep the ingredients inside.
  • Sprinkle additional oregano and Stella Parmesan cheese on top of crust to taste. Bake at 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Slice into pieces and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 926.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • Use store-bought pizza dough or make your own using your favorite recipe. If using store-bought dough, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before using.
  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings.
  • Don't overcrowd the pizza ring. Leave some space between the toppings so that they cook evenly.
  • Bake the pizza ring in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the pizza ring cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

The Big Game Pizza Ring is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any party. With its crispy crust, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings, this pizza ring is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive appetizer, give the Big Game Pizza Ring a try.

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