Pizza Cups (Printable Version)
Fun and tasty mini pizzas baked in muffin tins using crescent dough, sauce, melty cheese, and toppings like pepperoni for a cool pizza twist.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust Layer
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8 oz (1 tube) refrigerated crescent dough
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Cooking spray to grease the muffin tin
→ Topping Choices
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½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup tomato-based pizza sauce
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30-40 small pepperoni slices or any topping you enjoy
→ Flavor Add-Ons
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⅛ tsp Italian herb mix
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⅛ tsp garlic powder for extra flavor
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 375°F and spray 8 cups in a muffin tin with plenty of cooking spray. This keeps things from sticking.
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Pull apart the crescent dough into 8 pieces. Gently flatten each piece and press them into the muffin cups, making sure the edges go up the sides.
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Sprinkle a little garlic powder into each dough-lined cup, then toss in a small pinch of mozzarella.
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Add about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into each cup. Don’t overfill or you might end up with soggy cupcakes.
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Layer more mozzarella over the sauce, a dash of Italian seasoning, and your choice of mini pepperoni or other toppings.
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Pop them in the oven for 10 minutes until the edges are nice and golden, and the cheese is deliciously gooey.
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Wait 2-3 minutes before taking them out of the muffin tin. This little pause helps them hold their shape.
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They’re best eaten warm when the cheese is melty. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or fun meal.
# Notes:
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Too much sauce can make them soggy, so go easy on it.
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Coat your muffin tin well with spray to stop sticking.
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Let them sit for a couple of minutes before picking them out to keep them intact.
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Feel free to get creative with toppings—try mushrooms, olives, or sausage!