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:
- Preheat your oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
2. Prepare the Dough:
- 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.
- 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:
- Add sauce:
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into each dough-lined muffin cup.
- 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.
- Season:
- Sprinkle each pizza cupcake with dried oregano and garlic powder for extra flavor.
4. Bake:
- 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:
- Cool slightly:
- Allow the pizza cupcakes to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before removing them.
- 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! 🍕🧁