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Pizza Kebabs

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All the components of pizza...on a stick! These Deconstructed Pizza Kebabs will be your kids' favorite new meal (and they can even help you make it)!
Pizza Kebabs - all the components of pizza, on a stick! Perfect for kids!

The State Fair knew long ago what I am just figuring out now: EVERYTHING tastes better on a stick! At last count, the Wisconsin State Fair offered 83 different foods on a stick - everything from apple pie to deep fried stuffing to an 18-inch corn dog.....and so many options in between. Who knew what a huge difference a tiny stick could make?

Pizza Kebabs - all the components of pizza, on a stick! Perfect for kids!
I am learning this little by little, and the more I learn, the more I am slowly trying to incorporate more meals on sticks into our rotation. If putting it on a stick is the key to getting my kids to eat it, I'm in!! Which is why, when we were planning a movie night with our next door neighbor recently, my mind jumped right over pizza to pizza kebabs. The only difference? The stick!
Pizza Kebabs - all the components of pizza, on a stick! Perfect for kids!
From the moment I suggested it to the moment they sat down to eat it, our kitchen was buzzing with excitement! They wanted to help mix the dough, play with the dough, roll the dough. They went crazy for the chance to make meatballs, and they were beside themselves with delight when I told them it was time to assemble the skewers. I don't know about you, but typically having "help" from kids in the kitchen isn't truly all that helpful. But in this case, it was! Every step of the way was totally kid-friendly, which meant less work for me and more fun for them!
Pizza Kebabs - all the components of pizza, on a stick! Perfect for kids!

And the best part? The fact that four kids (ages 2, 4, 6, & 9) ate the entire batch of kebabs! Which is basically like eating an entire pizza, something I had no idea they were capable of! Guess what made it into the dinner rotation? Definitely these guys!! And guess what we'll be doing more of these days and nights leading up to State Fair? Definitely food on sticks!! I'm telling you.....the folks at State Fair are really on to something....!

Pizza Kebabs - all the components of pizza, on a stick! Perfect for kids!

 

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Pizza Kebabs

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Author Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • Pizza Kebabs
  • 1 6.5 oz package pizza crust mix (I used Betty Crocker) or 1 batch pizza dough
  • 1 19.5 oz package Jennie-O Italian Turkey Sausage
  • 1 8 oz container fresh mozzarella balls
  • 1 14 oz jar pizza sauce
  • wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. Mix pizza dough according to package instructions. Divide into small pieces (18-20) and roll into balls. Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Remove casing from turkey sausage, divide into small pieces (18-20) and roll into balls. Cook in skillet until browned on one side; flip and continue cooking until meatballs are completely browned and cooked through.
  3. Cut fresh mozzarella balls, if necessary (depending on size).
  4. Heat pizza sauce in small saucepan and keep warm over low heat.
  5. Assemble kebabs, dip in sauce, and enjoy!

 

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Looking for more foods on a stick? Check out my Strawberry Shortcake Pops!

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  1. Jen Nikolaus

    THESE LOOK AWESOME!!!! My boys would devour these!! I am dying to try, what a great idea!

    ~Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy

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  2. Julie Evink

    These are so cute! What a fun way to mix it up!

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  3. Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea

    Genius Cathy! We love a good meal on a stick but we've never tried pizza so I will definetely be doing this over the Summer! Have I told you lately how many ideas I get from your blog?

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  4. Betty Daniels

    These look SO good. I definitely need to consider moving closer to you - so I can help you sample some of your goodies. ☺

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  6. Maja @ thecakebaby.blogspot.com

    Wow! Such a great idea for a party snack.
    Have a nice day,

    Maja

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  7. Krista Rollins

    Cathy, what a fun and unique way to do pizza! I love it, definitely gonna try this soon! Pinning.

    Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats

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  8. oopsiemaizie

    this is such a fun idea... i bet my girls would love to try these out!

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  10. Alexis AKA MOM

    I love this idea! My boys would love love this, thank you for the idea!

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  11. Lisa

    Kids love finger foods, and so do I. I guess I'm still a kid at heart...

    Reply

  13. Jessi @ Practically Functional

    These look great, pinning!

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  14. JDaniel4's Mom

    What fun! My guys would love these for dinner! I am going to pin this post.

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  15. KC Coake

    Genius idea! I know my kids will love these because as you said...food on a stick is always better.
    Thanks for the idea.
    KC

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  16. Joan Hayes

    Cathy, I love these, perfect for a party or just to make meal time fun! Thanks for sharing at Thursday's Treasures, I'm featuring you this week! Happy 4th of July!

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  17. Renea Hand

    Great idea! This will be featured at this week's Manic Monday.

    Renea - cupcake-n-bake

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  19. Sami

    dani (Author) November 13, 2012 at 10:46 am Haha, yes brussels spourts aren't the most popular veggie, especially among kids! They are my favorite though, so my husband has finally developed a taste for them! Some other veggies that might be nice on the side of this dish are baked potatoes (not whole I would cut them into bite size pieces and bake them with some yummy spices like curry and garlic powder and maybe some sliced onions ), baked carrots/broccoli, or even a side salad. The dish has such a wide variety of flavors that you can really get away with anything!! Good luck!

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