Ingredients
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4 mozzarella string cheese sticks
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2 (13.8 oz) cans refrigerated pizza crust dough
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1/2 (12 oz) pkg cocktail smoked sausage links
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10 black olives (optional)
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1 large egg
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Marinara sauce, warmed, to serve
Steps
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Unwrap the string cheese and cut each stick into 3 pieces.
2
Unroll 1 can of the pizza dough and roll into an 8x11-inch rectangle. Cut into 3x3-inch squares. In batches, place 1 piece of cheese on top of dough squares and fold dough over just the cheese to close. Press firmly at seams (leaving the sides open). Using kitchen shears, cut 4 legs on each side for a spider and roll each leg.
3
Roll out remaining dough to another 8x11-inch rectangle. Cut into 3x3-inch squares and repeat process with smoked sausage links, adding them to dough squares, folding, and cutting legs on each side to make a spider.
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Place all rolls on prepared baking sheets. If desired, thinly slice the olives and add as “eyes” for the spiders. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tbsp water. Brush dough with egg mixture. Bake 20 min., until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
