Description
Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes are a delightful and fun twist on traditional pizza, perfect for any occasion. These mini pizzas are baked in muffin tins, offering a crispy outer layer and a gooey, cheesy center filled with your favorite toppings. Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying game day snacks, or looking for an easy family dinner idea, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests. They are not only customizable to fit every taste but also serve as a fantastic finger food option. Get ready to enjoy these tasty bites that pack all the flavors of deep dish pizza in a convenient cupcake form!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Various pizza toppings (pepperoni, ham, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF.
- Spray 8 muffin cups with cooking spray. Cut crescent roll dough into squares and press into the muffin cups.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese in each cup followed by 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce.
- Layer more cheese on top and add your desired toppings. Sprinkle garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully remove from the muffin tin and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 12mg