Easy Pizza Cupcakes (Printable Version)

Fun mini pizzas baked in muffin tins using crescent dough, cheese, and pepperoni.

# Everything You’ll Need:

01 - 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough

02 - Non-stick cooking spray, for greasing

03 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce

04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

05 - 30–40 mini pepperoni slices or alternative toppings

06 - 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

07 - 1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously grease 8 cups of a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

02 - Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles. Flatten each piece and press it into a muffin cup, shaping it up the sides.

03 - Sprinkle garlic powder into each dough cup and add a small amount of mozzarella cheese to the base.

04 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into each cup without overfilling.

05 - Add another layer of shredded mozzarella, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, and top with mini pepperoni slices or desired toppings.

06 - Bake for 10 minutes or until the crusts are golden and the cheese is bubbly.

07 - Allow the pizza cupcakes to rest in the tin for 2–3 minutes before removing to maintain structure.

08 - Serve warm while the cheese is melty. Ideal as a snack, appetizer, or fun dinner option.

01 - Avoid excess pizza sauce to prevent soggy crusts.

02 - Grease muffin cups thoroughly to avoid sticking.

03 - Let cupcakes cool slightly before removing for cleaner handling.

04 - Work quickly with crescent dough while it's still cold to ease handling.

05 - Experiment with toppings like mushrooms, sausage, olives, or even scrambled eggs for variety.