Mini Pizza Bites Cupcakes (Print Format)
These small deep dish pizzas come together in a muffin tin, stuffed with gooey cheese, savory sauce, and all your favorite toppings. They're a hit at parties or for snacking.
# Ingredients:
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1 seamless crescent roll sheet (8-ounce can).
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1 cup mozzarella, shredded.
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½ cup of marinara or pizza sauce.
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Garlic powder, ½ teaspoon.
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Optional extras:
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Ham.
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Sausage crumbles.
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Diced peppers.
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Onion slices.
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Sliced mushrooms.
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Pepperoni slices.
# Steps:
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Turn the oven on and set to 375ºF to heat up.
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Lightly coat 8 muffin sections with non-stick spray.
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Slice crescent roll dough into 8 squares, then press them firmly into the muffin tin molds.
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Spoon in 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella at the base, then top it off with 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce.
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Top with your preferred additions and scatter the rest of the cheese over everything.
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Lightly sprinkle garlic powder across the top.
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Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, checking that they turn a lovely golden color.
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Carefully lift them out of the tray and enjoy while warm.
# Tips:
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Kids really enjoy these, and they work well for gatherings and parties.
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Adding the cheese layer first keeps the crust nice and crisp.
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Don't overfill the cups, or they might get tricky to eat.