Pizza Cupcakes

Pizza Cupcakes bring cheesy pizza flavor in a fun bite-sized snack. Easy, crispy, and perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or quick dinners.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 18 mins

Total Time 33 mins

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American, Italian

Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 190 C

Estimated Cost: 8

Calories: 185

Best Season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Suitable throughout the year

Description

Pizza Cupcakes are delicious handheld pizza snacks made with dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and favorite toppings baked in muffin tins. Crispy on the outside and cheesy inside, these mini pizza cups are perfect for parties, game day, kids lunches, or an easy appetizer.

Ingredients

1 can Refrigerated pizza dough (Or homemade dough)
1 cup Pizza sauce (Divided evenly)
1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese (Shredded)
1/2 cup Pepperoni (Chopped or mini slices)
1/4 cup Bell pepper (Finely diced)
1/4 cup Black olives (Sliced, optional)
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (Grated)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (Optional)
1 tablespoon Olive oil (For greasing muffin pan)

Optional Toppings

2 tablespoons Fresh basil (Chopped)
1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (Optional)
2 tablespoons Extra mozzarella (For topping)

Instructions

1
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F or 190°C. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan with olive oil.
2
Step 2
Roll out the pizza dough and cut into 12 circles. Press each circle into the muffin cups to form small dough cups.
3
Step 3
Add 1 tablespoon pizza sauce into each dough cup, spreading evenly on the bottom.
4
Step 4
Fill each cup with mozzarella cheese, then add pepperoni, diced bell pepper, and olives.
5
Step 5
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning over the top of each cupcake.
6
Step 6
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes, remove from pan, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 185kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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