Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes – The Ultimate Snack-Sized Pizza Treat

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If you love pizza but want it in a fun, bite-sized form, these Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes are about to be your new obsession! Fluffy biscuit dough is baked in muffin tins, filled with gooey cheese, zesty pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings—giving you all the cheesy, saucy goodness of deep dish pizza in handheld form.

Perfect for parties, game day, or even a quick family dinner, these pizza cupcakes are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.

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Why You’ll Love Them

  • Kid-Friendly – Easy to customize with different toppings.
  • Quick & Easy – Just a few ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.
  • Perfect for Parties – Fun, portable, and totally snackable.
  • Endless Variety – Use pepperoni, sausage, veggies, or even BBQ chicken.

Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (or crescent roll dough)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup mini pepperoni (or your choice of toppings)
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Prep Muffin Tin – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
  2. Form the Crust – Flatten each biscuit and press into muffin cups, forming a little “deep dish” base.
  3. Add Sauce & Cheese – Spoon about 1 tbsp pizza sauce into each cup. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
  4. Add Toppings – Layer with pepperoni or your favorite pizza toppings.
  5. Finish & Bake – Sprinkle with Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
  6. Serve – Let cool for a few minutes before removing. Enjoy warm!

Tips & Variations

  • BBQ Chicken Pizza Cupcakes – Swap pizza sauce for BBQ sauce, add chicken, red onion, and cheddar.
  • Veggie Lovers – Load with mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and spinach.
  • Spicy Kick – Add jalapeños or a drizzle of hot honey.

Serving Ideas

Serve these pizza cupcakes with a side of marinara dipping sauce or a fresh Caesar salad for a complete meal.

These Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes are the perfect blend of fun and flavor—crispy edges, gooey cheese, and endless topping combos. Whether you’re feeding kids or entertaining adults, this recipe is guaranteed to disappear fast! 🍕✨

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