Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes (Print)
Handheld pizza bites with crescent roll base, pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and customizable toppings baked in muffin tins.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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230 grams refrigerated crescent roll dough
→ Sauce and Cheese
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120 milliliters pizza sauce
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110 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 grams garlic powder
→ Toppings
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Pepperoni slices
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Diced ham
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Cooked sausage, crumbled
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Chopped bell peppers
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Chopped onions
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Sliced mushrooms
# Directions:
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly grease 8 standard muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.
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Slice crescent roll dough into 8 even squares. Gently shape and press each square into the prepared muffin cups, ensuring the base and sides are covered.
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Sprinkle approximately 14 grams of mozzarella cheese into the bottom of each dough-lined cup. Spoon 15 milliliters of pizza sauce over the cheese layer.
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Distribute remaining mozzarella cheese evenly across the cups. Layer with selected toppings such as pepperoni, ham, sausage, peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Evenly dust each cupcake with garlic powder.
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Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbling. Remove from oven, loosen edges with a small knife, and serve hot.
# Notes:
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These mini pizzas can be customized with your favorite toppings.
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Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.