Ingredients
Scale
- 1 roll of pre-made pizza dough or homemade pizza crust
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni or your favorite cured meats
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers and onions (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Olive oil for greasing
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin with olive oil.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut out small circles about 3 inches in diameter.
- Press each dough circle into the muffin cups, forming a cup shape.
- Spoon a tablespoon of pizza sauce into each dough cup.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and vegetables if desired.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispy tops, consider broiling the pizza cupcakes for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in microwave for 30-60 seconds or bake at 350°F (175°C) for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza cupcake
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg