{"id":2060,"date":"2026-02-28T22:34:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T22:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2060"},"modified":"2026-02-28T22:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T22:34:15","slug":"deep-dish-pizza-cupcakes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/28\/deep-dish-pizza-cupcakes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Mini deep-dish pizzas baked in a muffin tin \u2014 cheesy, saucy, and ready in under 30 minutes!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ingredients:<\/h3>\n
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  • 1 can (8 oz) seamless crescent roll dough sheet<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc cup mini pepperoni slices (or your favorite toppings)<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc cup cooked sausage or diced veggies (optional)<\/li>\n
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/li>\n
  • Cooking spray or a little olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a0Instructions:<\/h3>\n
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    1. Preheat oven<\/strong> to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.<\/li>\n
    2. Prepare the dough:<\/strong>
      \nUnroll the crescent dough sheet and cut into 12 equal squares.<\/li>\n
    3. Form the cups:<\/strong>
      \nPress each square into the muffin cups, gently pushing the dough up the sides to create little crust bowls.<\/li>\n
    4. Layer the filling:<\/strong>\n
        \n
      • Add 1 tablespoon mozzarella to each cup.<\/li>\n
      • Spoon about 1 tablespoon pizza sauce on top.<\/li>\n
      • Add pepperoni and any other toppings.<\/li>\n
      • Sprinkle with Parmesan and Italian seasoning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Bake<\/strong> for 15\u201318 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.<\/li>\n
      • Cool slightly<\/strong> before removing from the pan. Serve warm!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \u00a0Tips:<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Try different toppings: olives, mushrooms, bell peppers, or cooked chicken.<\/li>\n
        • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.<\/li>\n
        • Brush the crust edges with garlic butter after baking for extra flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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