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🍕 Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes Recipe 🧁

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These Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes are the perfect combination of cheesy, saucy pizza in a fun, handheld cupcake form! They’re easy to make, customizable with your favorite toppings, and great for a snack or party.

📋 Ingredients:

  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough 🥐 (or pizza dough)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
  • 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices 🍕 (or any toppings of choice)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 🌰
  • Optional: diced bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms 🍄🌶️

📝 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  1. Preheat your oven:
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.

2. Prepare the Dough:

  1. Cut the dough:
  • Roll out the crescent roll or pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into squares or circles large enough to fit into the muffin tin cups. You can use a glass or a cookie cutter to make even circles.
  1. Fit the dough into the muffin tin:
  • Gently press each piece of dough into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup to create the pizza crust.

3. Fill the Pizza Cupcakes:

  1. Add sauce:
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into each dough-lined muffin cup.
  1. Add cheese and toppings:
  • Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, followed by your toppings of choice like mini pepperoni, bell peppers, or olives. Top with a little grated Parmesan cheese.
  1. Season:
  • Sprinkle each pizza cupcake with dried oregano and garlic powder for extra flavor.

4. Bake:

  1. Bake the pizza cupcakes:
  • Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

5. Serve:

  1. Cool slightly:
  • Allow the pizza cupcakes to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before removing them.
  1. Serve and enjoy:
  • Serve warm, and enjoy your delicious Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes with extra pizza sauce for dipping if desired!

⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8 pizza cupcakes
🔥 Calories: Approximately 150-200 kcal per cupcake

These Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes are a fun, bite-sized twist on traditional pizza. Perfect for kids, parties, or just an easy snack! 🍕🧁