WW Ghost Pizza Puffs

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The WW Ghost Pizza Puffs are a delicious snack. We made them with pizza dough, reduced-sugar pizza sauce,  reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, turkey pepperoni, bell pepper, garlic powder, black olives, cooking spray, Italian seasoning, and onion powder. They contain 6 grams of protein and 100 calories per serving. We can easily prepare them in thirty minutes. Store these WW Ghost Pizza Puffs for four days in the refrigerator. You may serve them with vegetable sticks, marinara sauce, spooky cucumber bites, roasted zucchini fries, ranch dip, or vegetable soup.

STATS:

  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Calories: 100 kcal
  • Serving size: 2 mini ghost pizza puffs
  • Cooking time: 15 minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 12
  • Cuisine: American
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Course: Appetizer

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking sheet
  • Ghost-shaped cookie cutter
  • Rolling pin
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking paper
  • Small spoon
  • Kitchen knife
  • Wire cooling rack

INGREDIENTS:

  • Half tsp Italian seasoning
  • 12 oz refrigerated pizza dough
  • Half cup reduced-sugar pizza sauce
  • 2 tbsp sliced black olives
  • Quarter tsp onion powder
  • ¾ cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 oz chopped lean turkey pepperoni
  • Quarter cup diced bell pepper
  • Cooking spray, as needed
  • Half tsp garlic powder

INGREDIENT NOTES:

LIGHT PIZZA DOUGH:

  • This dough gives the ghost puffs their soft, chewy exterior. It binds the filling together and delivers the classic pizza texture. You can use whole-wheat pizza dough if you prefer.

REDUCED-FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • Include this cheese since it melts well inside the puffs and creates a cheesy texture.↻ As an alternative, you can swap it for a small amount of regular mozzarella.

TURKEY PEPPERONI:

  • It adds a savory flavor that gives the puffs their traditional pepperoni pizza taste. Chopped cooked chicken breast can be used as another option.

BLACK OLIVES:

  • They form the tiny eyes and mouths that make the puffs look like ghosts. We use black olives to bring a salty taste that pairs nicely with the cheese and tomato sauce. Roasted red pepper can be used instead.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, cover the sheet with baking paper and warm the oven to 400°F.
  2. Mix pizza sauce, reduced-fat mozzarella, chopped turkey pepperoni, diced bell pepper, and seasoning in a small bowl.
  3. Roll the pizza dough on the floured surface and make 48 small ghost shapes using the cookie cutter.
  4. Put half of the dough ghosts on the sheet and add a small amount of filling in the center.
  5. Now place the remaining dough ghosts on top and press the edges to seal the puffs.
  6. Arrange tiny pieces of black olives on the ghost to make eyes and a mouth, then press them gently.
  7. Bake the puffs for 15 minutes, then cool them for five minutes after removing them from the oven.
  8. Lastly, put the pizza puffs on the plate and serve them warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

APPETIZERS:

  • Mummy Mini Pizzas
  • Spider Web Hummus
  • Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Bites
  • Witch Broomstick Snacks

SALADS:

  • Italian Chopped Salad
  • Spinach Strawberry Salad
  • Greek Cucumber Salad
  • Lemon Herb Chickpea Salad

SIDE DISHES:

  • Garlic Roasted Broccoli
  • Parmesan Green Beans
  • Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
  • Roasted Cauliflower Bites

DIPS:

  • Skinny Pizza Dip
  • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
  • Tzatziki Yogurt Dip
  • Fresh Tomato Salsa

MAIN:

  • Chicken Parmesan
  • Turkey Meatball Skewers
  • Grilled Vegetable Flatbreads
  • Mini Chicken Quesadillas

TREATS:

  • Pumpkin Brownies
  • Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
  • Mini Ghost Meringues
  • Cinnamon Apple Bites

DRINKS:

  • Cucumber Mint Water
  • Sugar-Free Apple Punch
  • Strawberry Lemonade
  • Orange Ginger Spritzer

TIPS:

  • Be careful not to add too much filling, so the edges don’t open up while baking.
  • Dry the vegetables well before adding them, so the dough doesn’t turn soggy.
  • Split both the dough and the filling evenly to keep Weight Watchers points in check.
  • Make sure to seal the edges firmly to prevent the cheese from leaking out while baking.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Cool the pizza puffs and add them in a closed box to store for four days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the baked puffs in the container for two months.

FAQs:

Can these puffs be prepared in advance?

  • Yes, you can put the assembled puffs in the refrigerator for a few hours beforehand and then bake them when you’re ready.

Is it possible to make these pizza puffs in an air fryer?

  • Yes, you can arrange a single layer of puffs in the basket and air-fry them at 350°F for ten minutes.

How do I keep the cheese from leaking out?

  • You should avoid overfilling the dough and seal the edges thoroughly so the cheese doesn’t leak.

What if I don’t have a ghost-shaped cookie cutter?

  • You can cut the dough into ghost shapes with a knife, or you could make round mini pizza pockets instead.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Total carbs: 13 g

Vitamin A: 180 IU

Net carbs: 12 g

Iron: 0.8 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Calcium: 90 mg

Protein: 6 g

Calories: 100 kcal

Sodium: 300 mg

Potassium: 100 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 3 Points