Pepperoni Pizza Bites Were Built for Snack City in your Freezer

[@somefreshbread]

Josh: "Be smarter than your freezer". Also Josh:

[@TheMealPrepManual]

I’m going to have you arrested for saying that

[@barnacleboy4487]

your videos have made meal prepping so much more approachable to me. i just appointed myself as mayor of my own (budding) snack city, that is now home to 24 egg bites

[@TheMealPrepManual]

That is awesome!

[@vannomanno1]

this is hilarious, and awesome to see! I would like to move to snack city if you have room for me and my dog!

[@AlejandroRamirez-rx1py]

I saw the pizza bites on the floor…. My heart weeped for those starving in snack city.

[@stevenmott1713]

An idea for making the dough spreading easier/faster, find a shot glass that fits your muffin tin but leaves a gap and use it to press the dough around evenly. Could use a light coating of flour to keep it from sticking to the glass

[@mathewhayner4743]

I came here to say this, can confirm that it if you have the right size shot-glass and muffin tin this works very well

[@Belgand]

Or two muffin tins that stack. Just push one inside the other and you can press the entire tray at once, already perfectly aligned.

[@cesarvivas]

​@Belgand what's it like in the year 3000?

[@eternalcalm1038]

I love that the internet has COMPELLED this man to explain things like, "don't let the freezer rule you" or "robin-hood the mini muffins, yeah you're allowed to do that". And I can hear him slightly die inside when he does it!! :) Love the content keep it going!

[@davidkauffman5842]

Try using an egg to squish the dough into the cupcake pan, just do the egg in water first so the dough doesn't stick to it. Worked great for me.

[@michelleplunkett]

I have been making your meal prep recipes for my husband and I for a couple weeks in a row now and I am officially obsessed with snack city. Cut my grocery cost in half and I always have stuff to eat. Amazing.

[@dannyg7465]

Def did that freezer jenga when I was making the bean tacos from a few weeks back......with the same result.

[@Z1nny]

I'm new to Snack City. I like it here so I'm gonna stay and apply for permanent residency 🏠. The people and culture are great!

[@catche85]

The Zwilling fresh and save is the bomb. I love how big all the bags are. So good when you live by yourself and can store cut vegetables, salads leaves, raw meat, etc. Thanks so much for the recommendation!!!

[@cameronbatko]

I really like the fact that you don’t use odd or hard to find ingredients and don’t really include artificial sweeteners. In the early pandemic I came across Greg doucette and the various other channels that make high protein foods with lots of artificial ingredients. I like your approach to snack city.

[@lijeffli7]

There’s nothing wrong with artificial sweeteners. Why the avoidance?

[@cameronbatko]

@@lijeffli7 I don’t like the way they make things taste and tend to cause stomach issues for me. I have always dieted, for lack of a better term, any thing is ok in moderation. I don’t eat tons of sugar but some is ok. Personally I think people over rely on artificial sweeteners as a crutch

[@HulkRemade]

@@lijeffli7 They have not been shown to help with weight loss.

[@pubcollize]

@@cameronbatko I tend to agree. I'm not a sweet tooth myself and I don't like the taste of the artificial sweeteners, I'd rather have something non-sweet such as dark chocolate or with just a bit of sugar to my taste. But flavor in recipes is often something that has a lot of room to tune to your taste anyways. Mom never baked a cake from a recipe she didn't reduce the sugar by *at least* half without compensating for it with any sweetener, and even her average cakes are better than the best I've had anywhere else.

[@SMPTEColorBars]

I love how you continue to infuse these videos with your personality and humor! Hahaha I see you keep growing in subscription numbers! So happy for you, Josh! Oh yeah, great recipe as well! It does seem tedious, but that’s all the more reason to make a huge batch and freeze it. Keep these coming, buddy!

[@DeathclawJedi]

I do something a little different for pizza snacks that you might like. Crescent roll dough make your own or the store bought ones in the tube. You make mini crescent rolls filled with pizza toppings roll them up cut them in half and set on their sides to bake. Looks like a mini cinnamon roll from the top down but it's Pizza crescent bites!

[@Just-Nikki]

Awesome, I make a similar snack but the base is zucchini. My husband is 6’4 with a high metabolism so he eats 6-7 times a day. Having readily available snacks that I feel good feeding him is important to me. I enjoy your content.

[@neolithic3]

Zwilling, you should be giving bags to whoever orders, not just those in the US. There are budding snack cities worldwide! Get it together.

[@ohrightok9750]

I know The mayor needs to have a word on behalf of its political alliances.

[@somefreshbread]

you really do need the extra bags too. I've had a couple fail after just one use.

[@Tippix3]

@@somefreshbread Always be careful with advertisments. I follow a rule "buying cheap results in buying double" And that rule also applied for all Products i bought advertised by KZbinrs so far, but most of the time even more expensive then the real Brand Product.

[@deenakassouf6259]

@@Tippix3 zwilling is a very well known and expensive brand tho

[@deenakassouf6259]

@@somefreshbread I think I have one dialing also. I thought it was just me!

[@luvdemjets1998]

Now I have the urge to watch Robin Hood: Men In Tights. I think these pizza bites will be a perfect snack when I'm watching it.

[@anonananas940]

My husband and I just found your channel and are now obsessed with building Snack City 😂

[@BenjaminCampos32]

I was looking for this video after watching a previous snack city video that showed these in the b-roll. I’m glad I finally found it.

[@JaymzW]

You could spray with non stick spray something cylindrical (wrap with cling wrap first) and press into the mounds it would go much easier

[@TheCrod2010]

These are great. Since the dough is soft I pipe it into the wells.

[@Sepilein1]

Ever tried to use a second muffin tin to press the dough into the form? Just some nonstick/oil to the backside and you should be good to go. Think out of laziness and knowing who i am i will just make mini pizzas that just fit into the airfryer and try to flashfreeze those, but thanks for the idea :D

[@TheMealPrepManual]

I haven’t ever tried that. If it worked it would be life changing. I think the dough may be too sticky though

[@pubcollize]

1:55 My method for getting the amount of portions right when I prep many portions, works every time and at least for me I found is quicker and significantly less hassle than this method (but sounds more tedious) : 1. After the recipe is tuned by weight per portion I multiply it for the amount of portions I want, plus some extra to account for life. So in this case maybe I'd account for 50 portions for a 48 portion tray, maybe 52 depending on the recipe etc. 2. Zero the bowl with the stuff in it, and take out the correct weight per portion. For example in this case if I'm not mistaken the dough is 619g total for 48 portions, I would've rounded it up to make it easier so let's say 624g for 48 portions (but make 650g incl safety). Zeroing the bowl and taking out -13g each time. 3. Yes it's a bit slower per portion than measuring it blasé, but if you want the portions to be even then it's faster. 4. In the end due to life being life and the world existing in reality the usable extra in the bowl will be less than what you accounted for. Depending on what you're doing it will might make a "half" portion, a chef's treat, or something to divide evenly across the portions you have. With recipes where it's harder to know what the total weight will be (e.g. meats after they got cooked, legumes after they soaked) I account for wide tolerance in the recipe, and divide whatever total mass I end up with to the desired amount of portions while again allowing some extra. So it's basically the same but the total mass is only a good estimate ahead of time so the calculator comes out when it's time to portion.

[@lesliescott3946]

Am I in math class?

[@pubcollize]

@@lesliescott3946 It's no more math than what you get in most of the videos in this channel. And it's easier to actually do it than to explain it. If you find it challenging than maybe it's something you should work on.

[@KarLArschaffe]

Was looking for this comment! This is how I do it as well! Count total and divide by portion size to get single weight! Fortunately I paid attention in elementary school to be able to compute that 😂

[@drtrevelisek9924]

Speck of green counts as a salad... love it.

[@PaiviProject]

Omg I can't believe you drop the tray. Prep work yes for sure but worth it when belly wants little quick snack. I like the vacuum bag system.

[@MelissaCapriotti]

who can resist these!!!

[@antrazitaj5209]

Nice, who doesn't haave the occasional craving for Pizza . Another great option for snacking that can be prepared in advance and frozen like that would be Falafel.

[@pubcollize]

Definitely. I use this recipe from Middle Eats: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpWqfqF3qZemiLs And instead of making falafel balls I make eggy falafel, kinda like a frittata but awesome this way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6LahYupicx7eLM Best weekend breakfast ever.

[@Betoni]

yo wtf!! Reaching 500k subs real soon here, its feels like yesterday when i found the channel and it was well below 100K. Awesome to see, congrats!

[@JudiChristopher]

Please tell me you are a WRITER... Your vocabulary is so interesting... You have to Write something... You are a natural. OH... and Thank you so much for this video... I just bought this same muffin pan...

[@JudiChristopher]

I am a Teacher... and also a writer...

[@IOwnAShoe]

You could try using the bottom of a shot glass to press the dough around the wells evenly.

[@chelosoyyo5099]

You should do a freezer reveal for 500k subscribers. Show us snack city in all its glory.

[@nbrikha]

I was looking at buying this Zwilling set and now I seen this recipe and this deal and so I bought it...with your coupon. Thanks for the free bags

[@papasalvo]

On my GFs last birthday she went out with her friends when they came back all drunk and stupid her friends at all of the pizza bites in the fridge and left her all sad. I'm saving this video and practicing for the next couple of months so I can surprise her with some homemade pizza bites pray for me boys and girls lmao

[@Themuffinman1820]

I started using these bags in the last year. I love em

[@mythicaldata6297]

the vibe when the freezer dropped your food I felt that

[@JudiChristopher]

I am an ACTING TEACHER... and I think these would go great for my Students... There is NOTHING worse than a Starving Actor... LOL

[@scoobydog411]

Good job. Yes they look amazing.

[@TheMealPrepManual]

thank you 😎

[@bdiddy1138]

Been making these from your website for a while now, awesome way to get that pizza fix without much downside. They are good when they are fresh out the oven, but really shine on the reheat 👍 thanks for the great vids and making healthier eating easy Josh ✌️

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Glad to hear that 😎

[@alexwebb6789]

Hi Josh. Got the Zwilling set (Canadian so no deal). This was my first addition to snack city! Feels great to have that instead of buying crap from the store. They are delicious! Next weekend It's chicken fries or taquitos. Haven't decided yet. Also the broccoli jalepeno bites sound good too! My wife and I have been buying these EXPENSIVE frozen snacks from Costco called Brazi-bites. They are these really good Brazilian cheese balls. They are delicious but have become really expensive. It's been our go to weekend lunch for a quick snack for a while and we're excited to start switching to yours.

[@mintysquinty2989]

4:05 a moment of silence to the poor soul that only got 1 spec of peperoni

[@tylermoore4581]

Josh Cortis for Snack Senator 2022

[@thienji4685]

The leafy green law is something that I will now follow religiously.

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Hahaha

[@Perki-lm6lb]

I make these but with wonton wrappers, very tasty and none of the hassle with the dough.

[@JCinLapel]

Thanks so much for doing this one I was looking forward to it. my snack city will be fuller for it

[@VANESSA.X0]

Dude , this is the best follow in a while . I love your page

[@buffduff89]

You could probably use a large nozzle squirt bottle for the marinara.

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Great idea

[@AJ12Gamer]

Toninos pizza rolls next please. 🙏

[@sherry9284]

Yummy! Sure looking good… Thank you 😊

[@patob3363]

making mini pizzas with half an english muffin might be an easier alternative, their really easy and so good

[@snugswashere6504]

*they’re

[@absp2006]

Macros, though?

[@FeralgenXwoman]

Not good enough for my snack city!

[@RoyalBoss]

Thank you for giving me such a great laugh as I'm trying to get ready for bed lol. Biggest laugh I've had from watching something in awhile. Awesome snack idea too! :)

[@caramaloney482]

I bought the zwilling system based on your recommendation and link. Love love love it

[@MoChuang343]

These look great!

[@minaimo]

Could you up size this to a normal muffin tin potentially for a a larger snack rather than numerous small snacks?

[@jakemurtagh3788]

5:25 that “I'm fine“ hit hard... head up bro

[@Yesica1993]

I know, right? Ugh!

[@leslieshope7762]

i wonder if you couldn't use your small measuring cups (the ones you used for the onion/garlic powder) to smoosh down the dough? it does seem like a fine line between covering the well vs. smooshing too much and having it come up over the sides. great video tho!

[@g.a.t.m.5638]

Awesome salad recipe!!!

[@sandrasmith9406]

Oh yummy I want to try making these thank you

[@jesslovely5365]

I would like to take a trip through this snack city lol

[@lucasmojena2264]

Hey josh! I love the recipe but I'd just like to know if it's possible to cook the bites in an air fryer (if it's large enough) instead of the oven...... I don't have an oven.

[@mahnamanoj3237]

I'm not planning to cook at all but your humour just makes me rewatch everything twice

[@TheEpicSpire]

5:13 anxiety starts to build 5:22 i'm crying. my chest hurts.

[@samuelamekye8849]

Great video with entertaining commentary 👏👏

[@konavader]

Solidified subscription, excellent delivery. IMO! Aloha

[@kentpennington5834]

1st thank you for the great videos! So nice to have food that isn't loaded with preservatives on hand ready to snack on... I've been crushing your spicy chicken like a mad man! Second does anyone else have issues with the bags not holding a seal? I haven't used all my bags yet but out of the ones I have used four of them leaked due to holes that I'm assuming were caused on my first use? IMPORTANT NOTE: Zwilling made this right and immediately shipped us four bags free of charge. They stand behind their product and I appreciate that, but I am curious if others are having issues with bag reliability or if I just got an unlucky batch? Thank you again! My wife and I love your videos!

[@DamplyDoo]

I want a video devoted to the lore of Snack City

[@sethfreeman4377]

Jesus everything you make is a banger! Keep it up man, love your videos.

[@tempestindustries9446]

You forgot that these are all mini salads u have crunchy croutons (crust) tomato (veggie shhhh) and cheese for texture Yup a healthy salad for kids at school!!!

[@justalurkr]

I love how real you keep it. 🤭

[@carolschedler3832]

I might try making a pizza and cut it into little portions. 🍕🍕🍕

[@maddasher8471]

instant sub for using metric system

[@MajorLilywhite]

First off love tons of your recipes, lost 30lbs meal prepping them for a couple months! This recipe though I followed the metric measurements and got an extremely liquid dough, second batch only used 40g of eggs whites to get the right consistency, so I'm not sure what happened.

[@aprilchardy1]

Have you considered getting another mini muffin tray, spraying the back with oil, then smooshing that into the dough using that to mold the dough to the cups, instead of doing it with a spoon?

[@dragon6irl]

I too have a mutant size mini muffin tin. The thing I make most with it is banana bread, but damn I hate scrubbing out 48 tiny wells.

[@Ryan_Carder]

Protip: If your sauce needs a little extra life in it, the brine from pickled onions is unmatched.

[@ephemeralstardom]

genius and wonderfully presented as always. i think i need to invest in this mini muffin tin because the stuff they make is just so cute. thanks for sharing

[@davidbillberg2203]

Wow, looks really tasty!

[@dyland7215]

thanks for the videos they help keep the snack gods appeased. ordered the Zwilling as it looks like it might be a time saver also using your code. hope they pay you well :P thanks mate.

[@SMPTEColorBars]

I’ve been playing with the idea of buying that thing myself. Let me know what you think of the quality/thickness of the bags. Ideally, I’d like them to last a while…

[@denalynnmilton5474]

GREAT VIDEO!! Very well done, funny and Great snack! Thanks for making me laugh 😃

[@michellemurphy4150]

You help me so much. Thank you

[@mikebibi187]

have another tray. oil the bottom, use the bottom to push the dough

[@lesliescott3946]

Excellent video well done. I want one of those now and you can't sell me.... opps you just did! Thanks for making this video. I subscribed as well.

[@houseofpudding]

What is a good alternative for oat flour? I am mildly allergic to oats.

[@metasamsara]

damnit you make me feel like i need an air fryer and those bags! you make batch preparing look easy and worthwhile.

[@faxanfm682]

what about a small glass or shotglass to shape them?

[@reedmcrae]

The spilled pizza bites commentary 😭😂

[@drea7363]

I'm so trying this!!!

[@Jade-pq9lk]

i too get chills from vacuum sealing. weird i know

[@Felnier]

If you have two of the same muffin sheets, could you just press one on top of the other to smoosh them all into shape?

[@ohtrueyeahnah]

I hope one day Pixar makes a movie about Snack City and it's Mayor. I can just imagine the talking broccoli bites. I'm not high btw

[@LKOO7]

Can you do something with shrimp? The macros are crazy

[@SvenSan]

4:17 made me laugh out loud for some reason (:

[@DisillusionedAcronym]

y'know, the best AND worst part about a finger food video is we don't get to watch josh fight with his utensils while eating. :-D

[@_DixonCider]

Have you tried a silicone muffin tin to solve the sticking problem?

[@TheMealPrepManual]

i have not. would probably be better though

[@garciansmith1460]

What is meant by "parbake"? Just bake them and take them out after a few minutes or do I have to freeze them afterwards like wikipedia is telling me?

[@knightsofneeech]

Where did you buy your 48 mini well pan?

[@TheDemonsunleashed]

What I would do is make twice the amount of dough that way you have can make an exact amount of pizza bites and then with the rest of the dough just make a standard pizza

[@smoshfan439]

That day a state of emergency was declared in snack city. Many snacks didn’t make it… Unfortunately the snack city defense force wasn’t there to save them.

[@darren1139]

Referencing your other videos, can all of your prep meals be re-heated in an air fryer as opposed to the microwave? When you don't add any other re-heat info than microwave, an air fryer will still work?

[@janiceayala3970]

If i dont have geek yougurt, what can i use?

[@jaredrobbins4274]

Do I have to use frozen theme containers to measure out my ingredients?

[@kevinbergman8532]

man @5:15 really was a mood change