Description
These Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes are a fun and delicious twist on classic pizza. Made with crescent roll dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, and optional veggies, they’re baked in a muffin tin for perfectly portioned cheesy, savory treats. Ideal as an appetizer or snack, they combine the flavors of pizza with the convenience of easy-to-eat cupcakes.
Ingredients
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Pizza Cupcakes
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 slices pepperoni
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Shape the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 12 triangles. Each triangle will form the base crust of one pizza cupcake.
- Form the Crust: Place one triangle into each muffin cup, gently pressing it down to line the sides and bottom, creating a crust shell.
- Add Sauce: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into the center of each dough-lined cup, spreading slightly but leaving space for toppings.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle a small amount of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza sauce in each cup.
- Add Toppings: Place one slice of pepperoni on top of the cheese in every cupcake. If desired, add a small amount of chopped bell peppers and mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Top with More Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese over the toppings in each cup.
- Season: Lightly sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top of each pizza cupcake to add aromatic flavor.
- Bake: Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cupcakes cool for a few minutes in the tin, then carefully remove them and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Optional vegetables like bell peppers and mushrooms add flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- You can customize toppings with olives, sausage, or other favorite pizza ingredients.
- Be careful when removing cupcakes from the tin; letting them cool slightly helps them hold their shape.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best results.
- Adjust cooking time slightly if using a different size muffin tin or dough thickness.