Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes Recipe
These Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes are a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza. Perfect for parties or a unique dinner option, these savory treats are easy to make and customize to your preferences.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Crescent Roll Dough:
- 230 grams refrigerated crescent roll dough
Pizza Sauce:
- 120 milliliters pizza sauce
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 110 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 grams garlic powder
Toppings:
- Pepperoni slices
- Diced ham
- Cooked sausage, crumbled
- Chopped bell peppers
- Chopped onions
- Sliced mushrooms
- Prepare Oven and Equipment – Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly grease 8 standard muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.
- Form Dough Cups – 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.
- Assemble Cheese and Sauce Layers – 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.
- Add Remaining Cheese and Toppings – 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.
- Bake and Serve – 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
- You can customize the toppings to suit your preferences.
- Ensure the dough is pressed evenly to create a sturdy cup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes, Pizza Cupcakes, Savory Cupcakes