Easy Pizza Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust Base
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1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
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Non-stick cooking spray for greasing
→ Pizza Toppings
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½ cup pizza sauce
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½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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30-40 mini pepperoni slices (or your favorite toppings)
→ Seasonings
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⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
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⅛ teaspoon Italian seasoning
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously spray 8 cups of a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Don't skip the greasing or they'll stick!
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Separate the crescent dough into 8 triangles. Flatten each triangle and gently press it into a muffin cup, forming a little crust that comes up the sides.
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Sprinkle a pinch of garlic powder over each dough cup, then add a small amount of mozzarella cheese to the bottom of each cup.
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Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into each cup. Don't use too much or the cupcakes will get soggy during baking.
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Add more shredded mozzarella on top of the sauce, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and top with mini pepperoni or your favorite toppings.
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Bake for 10 minutes until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let the pizza cupcakes rest in the muffin tin for 2-3 minutes before carefully removing them. This helps them hold their shape.
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Serve immediately while they're still warm and the cheese is melty. These are perfect as appetizers, snacks, or a fun dinner option.
# Notes:
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Don't use too much pizza sauce or the cupcakes will get soggy
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Make sure to grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking
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Let them rest a few minutes before removing to help them hold their shape
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Customize with any pizza toppings you love - mushrooms, sausage, olives, etc.