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Pizza Cupcakes Recipe

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These Pizza Cupcakes are a fun and easy twist on traditional pizza, perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer. Made with biscuit dough as the base, filled with pizza sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese, then baked to golden perfection in a cupcake pan. Kids and adults alike will love this creative, handheld pizza treat that comes together in just 20 minutes.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pizza Cupcake Ingredients

  • 2 cans of biscuits (10 count, 7.5 oz each)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • Mini pepperonis, as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking the pizza cupcakes.
  2. Prepare Pan: Spray a cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
  3. Form Biscuit Base: Place one biscuit into each cupcake cup. Use your fingers to press the biscuit dough and create a small well in the center to hold the fillings.
  4. Add Sauce: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into each biscuit well, distributing evenly.
  5. Top with Pepperoni and Cheese: Sprinkle mini pepperonis over the sauce, then top each with mozzarella cheese. Be careful not to add too much cheese, as the biscuits will rise significantly during baking.
  6. Bake: Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the pizza cupcakes cool for about 5 minutes in the pan. They will deflate slightly and will be easier to handle and eat. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Do not overload the cupcakes with cheese, as the biscuit dough rises a lot and can push the toppings off.
  • Use mini pepperonis for the perfect size topping, but you can substitute with diced regular pepperoni if mini is unavailable.
  • Letting the cupcakes cool slightly helps them hold their shape and prevents burns from the hot filling.
  • You can customize these cupcakes by adding veggies like chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives according to your taste.

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