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Easy Pizza Cupcakes Recipe – Fun Snack for Kids! Recipe

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These Easy Pizza Cupcakes are a fun, kid-friendly snack combining flaky biscuit dough with classic pizza toppings baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, after-school treats, or anytime you crave mini savory bites with gooey cheese and vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 (8-count) cans refrigerated flaky layer biscuit dough

Sauce & Cheese

  • 1 cup pizza or marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Toppings

  • ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
  • ½ cup finely diced bell peppers (red, green, yellow, or orange)
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or dried oregano

Optional Additions

  • Cooked & crumbled beef sausage
  • Pre-cooked diced beef ham
  • Sautéed mushrooms (fully cooked and drained)

Other

  • Non-stick cooking spray or olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin using non-stick spray or olive oil, then place it on a large baking sheet for stability. Arrange all your ingredients like cheese, sauce, and chopped toppings in separate bowls for easy assembly.
  2. Flatten Dough: Separate 16 biscuits from the two cans of refrigerated biscuit dough. Press each biscuit into a rough 4-inch circle about ¼ to ⅛ inch thick in the center, keeping edges slightly thicker to hold the toppings better.
  3. Form Dough Cups: Carefully press each flattened biscuit into the muffin tin cups, lining the bottom and sides with a slight dough overhang to create a cup shape that will hold the sauce and toppings.
  4. Add Sauce and Cheese Base: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza or marinara sauce into the bottom of each dough cup, then sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce to form a tasty base layer.
  5. Distribute Toppings: Evenly spread your prepared toppings—mini pepperoni, bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and optional cooked meats—among all 16 cups. Make sure any high-moisture veggies or meats are fully cooked and drained beforehand to prevent sogginess.
  6. Top with Cheese and Parmesan: Add another generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each cup, then dust lightly with grated Parmesan cheese if you’re using it to add extra flavor and a golden finish.
  7. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the biscuit edges turn golden brown and the cheese is bubbly with golden spots. Rotate the tin halfway through baking if needed for even browning.
  8. Cool and Remove: Remove from oven and let the pizza cupcakes rest in the tin for 5 minutes. This resting period allows the cheese and toppings to set. Use a butter knife or offset spatula to gently loosen each cupcake before lifting them out and transferring to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh basil or dried oregano over the warm pizza cupcakes for a fresh touch. Optionally, add a final dusting of grated Parmesan or red pepper flakes. Serve warm and enjoy your fun, flavorful snack!

Notes

  • For best results, ensure all high-moisture toppings like vegetables and meats are cooked and drained to avoid soggy pizza cupcakes.
  • You can customize the toppings to your preference—try different cheeses or meats such as cooked sausage or ham.
  • If you don’t have fresh basil, dried oregano adds a nice herbaceous flavor.
  • Use a baking sheet under your muffin tin to catch any potential drips and make handling easier.
  • These pizza cupcakes are best served warm but can be reheated in a toaster oven to maintain their crispness.

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