Easy Mini Pizza Recipe
This easy mini pizza recipe turns a can of pizza dough, some cheese, sauce, and pepperoni into crispy, golden cups that bake right in your muffin pan. They’re simple to prep, fun to eat, and perfect for serving as a quick dinner, an after-school snack, or a party appetizer. Best of all, you can change up the toppings to suit everyone’s tastes.
Ingredients
- 1 (13.8 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 3/4 cup mini pepperonis
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
- Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 12 squares.
- Press each dough square into the muffin cups, gently pushing the edges up the sides.
- Add a small pinch of cheese to each cup, followed by about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle more cheese on top, then add mini pepperonis.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Serve warm.
Notes
- Refrigerate – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat – Warm in the oven at 350 degrees F for 8–10 minutes or microwave for about 30 seconds per cup.
- Freeze – Freeze fully cooled pizza cups in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen in the oven at 375 degrees F for 12–15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 416mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 129IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.
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