5 Surprising Ways to Use Pizza Dough (Besides Making Pizza)

A homemade pizza dough recipe or store-bought pizza dough can turn into a bunch of different savory appetizers and even dessert. While it can be used as the base of your favorite pizza toppings, such as pepperoni, veggies, mozzarella, and pizza sauce, the dough itself can be transformed into a whole new meal. We love you, chewy pizza crust, but there's more room on the table for you!

1. Zeppoles

These crispy and pillowy Italian doughnuts can be made with leftover pizza dough. It's best served warm with some Nutella!

2. Cheese Monkey Bread

Parmesan cheese and oregano add flavor to this simple monkey bread recipe. Use pizza dough to make this quick!

3. Cinnamon Sugar Messy Bread

Melted butter and cinnamon make this dessert bread a hit! Top with a sprinkling of sea salt to add a salty factor.

4. Garlic Knots

This easy pizza dough recipe is a cousin to the breadsticks. Make sure to roll these out on a floured surface and use olive oil to add a golden brown shine when baking on a baking sheet. A sprinkle of Italian seasoning couldn't hurt either!

5. Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts

Served at room temperature or hot, these doughnuts are the perfect accompaniment to your pizza pie. Load with cinnamon sugar or your favorite toppings.

6. Cinnamon Rolls

Cook these in a cast-iron skillet for the perfect crispiness.

7. Calzones

Why have a pizza when you can eat a calzone?

8. Deep Dish Pot Pies

Making a delicious pot pie couldn't be easier!