Easy Pizza Cupcakes
Bite-sized treats that combine classic pizza flavors into a fun cupcake form, perfect for parties or a quick snack.
Ingredients
Dough and Base
- 1 tube 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough Can use pizza dough or puff pastry as a variation.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Other cheese options like cheddar or pepper jack can be used.
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni Can be skipped for vegetarian versions.
- Optional toppings (bell peppers, olives, etc.) Experiment with favorite toppings to customize.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Roll out the crescent dough and cut it into squares to fit the muffin cups.
- Place the dough squares in each muffin cup.
- Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce into each cup.
- Add a layer of mozzarella cheese and then top with sliced pepperoni.
- Optionally, add any other toppings you prefer.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before removing from the tin and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure to roll the crescent dough thin enough for a good layer of sauce and toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.