Pizza cannoli is a savory take on the classic sweet cannoli. Rather than being filled with sweetened ricotta and chocolate chips, these cannoli include tomato sauce, herbs, and mozzarella cheese which makes them taste just like pizza. Served as an appetizer or snack, these pizza cannoli require only a few ingredients and are so easy to make.
You begin by rolling sandwich bread out into thin squares. Then, each square gets topped with a tomato sauce mixture that includes parmesan, mozzarella, and oregano. Then, once they are assembled into cannoli, they are breaded and baked in the oven.
What are Pizza Cannoli?
Pizza cannoli are tube-style appetizers that have a cheese and tomato sauce filling. Similar to sweet cannoli, they have a tube-style shape, but rather than the usual crisp fried shell, this version uses bread. Additionally, the bread shell is breaded and baked rather than being deep-fried.
Pro Tips
- Feel free to use whatever type of sandwich bread you prefer whether it is white bread or whole wheat bread.
- You can use either homemade or store-bought tomato sauce for this recipe. Consider using a traditional pizza sauce or even substituting it with a spicy arrabiata sauce.
- When coating the pizza cannoli in the breadcrumbs, use one hand to dip the cannoli into an egg mixture and another into the breadcrumbs to prevent the breadcrumbs and egg from caking onto your hands.
- You will know the pizza cannoli are baked when the bread is crisp and golden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Add Other Ingredients to the Pizza Filling?
Yes, you definitely should! Consider adding finely chopped vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms, or even finely chopped pepperoni. The sky is the limit in the case of the pizza cannoli.
Can I Make the Pizza Cannoli Gluten-free?
Yes, to make the cannoli gluten-free, simply replace the wheat-based sandwich bread with gluten-free bread instead.
Can I Make the Pizza Cannoli Dairy-free?
Absolutely! Instead of using the mozzarella and parmesan cheese, you can replace them with dairy-free cheese alternatives.
How to Store Pizza Cannoli
Store leftover cannoli in a container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days. They are best to reheat in an air fryer or oven.
Ingredients
How to Make Pizzaiola-Style Bread Cannoli
Roll out each square until it is very thin.
Place a slice of sandwich bread on a cutting board and cut it in half to form two squares.
Fill each cannoli with the tomato sauce mixture and shape them into cannoli.
Roll out each square until it is very thin.
Serve on a platter and enjoy!
In a bowl, stir the tomato sauce with the salt, dried oregano, parmesan, and mozzarella until combined.
Fill each cannoli with the tomato sauce mixture and shape them into cannoli.
Beat the eggs in another bowl and place the breadcrumbs in another bowl. Dip the cannoli in the eggs.
Coat the cannoli in the breadcrumbs.
Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil. Bake them in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 20 minutes.
Serve on a platter and enjoy!
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