Description
Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes are a delightful twist on traditional pizza, perfect for parties, game days, or a cozy night in. These mini pizzas feature a crispy crescent roll crust filled with gooey cheese, tangy pizza sauce, and customizable toppings of your choice. Easy to prepare and fun to make, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a family dinner, Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes offer the ultimate snack experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls (seamless sheet recommended)
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Assorted pizza toppings (pepperoni, ham, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF.
- Spray 8 regular muffin cups with cooking spray. Cut the crescent roll dough into 8 squares and press each square into its respective muffin cup.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese at the bottom of each cup.
- Top with approximately 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce and additional mozzarella cheese.
- Add your favorite toppings and sprinkle garlic powder on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg