Deep Dish Pizza Cupcake<\/p>\n
Mini Deep-Dish Pizza Cups \u2013 Easy, Cheesy & Irresistible<\/p>\n
1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough (seamless sheet preferred)<\/p>\n
\u00bd cup pizza sauce<\/p>\n
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/p>\n
\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/p>\n
\u00bd teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional but recommended)<\/p>\n
\u00bd cup mini pepperoni or cooked sausage (optional)<\/p>\n
Cooking spray or melted butter (for greasing)<\/p>\n
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1. Preheat the oven
\nPreheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray or melted butter.<\/p>\n
2. Prepare the dough
\nUnroll the crescent dough and cut it into 12 equal squares. Gently press each square into the muffin cups, making sure the dough goes up the sides to form a cup.<\/p>\n
3. Season the base
\nSprinkle a small pinch of garlic powder and Italian seasoning into each dough cup.<\/p>\n
4. Add the filling<\/p>\n
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into each cup.<\/p>\n
Add pepperoni or sausage if using.<\/p>\n
Top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.<\/p>\n
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5. Bake
\nPlace the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 12\u201315 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.<\/p>\n
6. Cool & serve
\nLet the pizza cupcakes cool for 3\u20135 minutes, then carefully remove them from the pan. Serve warm.<\/p>\n
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Tips & Variations<\/p>\n
Add mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers for a veggie version<\/p>\n
Use cheddar or a mozzarella\u2013cheddar blend for extra flavor<\/p>\n
Serve with extra warm pizza sauce for dipping<\/p>\n
Perfect for parties, kids\u2019 lunches, or quick dinners<\/p>\n
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Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside \u2014 these pizza cupcakes disappear fast!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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