Grape and Sausage Mini Pizza Scrolls
Fun mini pizza scrolls packed with savory sausage and sweet grapes, rolled in soft dough and baked to golden perfection. This italian-inspired snacks ready in about 40 minutes turns pizza dough store-bought or homemade, Italian sausage casings removed, seedless red grapes halved into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 8 oz Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 cup seedless red grapes halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12x10 inch rectangle.
- Step 2: In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Crumble and cook 8 oz Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Step 3: Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly over the dough rectangle. Scatter cooked sausage, 1 cup halved seedless red grapes, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 4: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal 1-inch thick slices.
- Step 5: Place the slices cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes until dough is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 6: Let cool 5 minutes before serving warm as fun finger food or kid-friendly snack.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Grape and Sausage Mini Pizza Scrolls take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (20 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Grape and Sausage Mini Pizza Scrolls?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for crisp items, or in the fridge for anything dairy- or produce-based, for up to 3–5 days. Re-crisp baked snacks in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if they soften.
Can I substitute ingredients in Grape and Sausage Mini Pizza Scrolls?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Grape and Sausage Mini Pizza Scrolls for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Grape and Sausage Mini Pizza Scrolls?
Italian snacks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.