AuthorFatimaDifficultyBeginnerDive into the world of delightful pizza cups! These mini wonders are not just a twist on the traditional pizza, but they're also a fun, bite-sized treat that's perfect for parties, game nights, or just a unique dinner. With a crispy crust cupping a burst of flavors from the sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, these pizza cups are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Plus, they're incredibly versatile, allowing you to play with various toppings to suit your taste.
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Ensure your muffin pan is well sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Gently unroll the pizza dough. Using a knife or a pizza cutter, roll out and segment the dough into 12 even squares. Carefully place one square in each muffin cup. Use your fingers to mold the dough, ensuring it fits snugly at the bottom of each cup.
Generously spoon pizza sauce into each pizza cup. Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of mozzarella over the sauce. Halve the pepperoni slices and place 2 or 3 pieces atop each cup.
Position the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes. The ideal pizza cup has a golden-brown crust with a piping hot filling. Once baked, allow them to cool slightly before gently removing them from the pan.
Topping Variations:
- Tex-Mex Pizza Cups: Opt for a Mexican-style cheese blend, adding chopped jalapeños, black olives, and fresh cilantro. Serve with a side of sour cream and salsa.
- BBQ Chicken Pizza Cups: Swap out the pizza sauce for BBQ sauce, incorporating chopped rotisserie chicken and finely diced red onion.
- Pesto Shrimp Pizza Cups: Use pesto in place of the traditional red pizza sauce and add diced shrimp.
- Hawaiian Pizza Cups: A classic combination of diced pineapples and chopped chicken or ground beef.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Ensure your muffin pan is well sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Gently unroll the pizza dough. Using a knife or a pizza cutter, roll out and segment the dough into 12 even squares. Carefully place one square in each muffin cup. Use your fingers to mold the dough, ensuring it fits snugly at the bottom of each cup.
Generously spoon pizza sauce into each pizza cup. Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of mozzarella over the sauce. Halve the pepperoni slices and place 2 or 3 pieces atop each cup.
Position the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes. The ideal pizza cup has a golden-brown crust with a piping hot filling. Once baked, allow them to cool slightly before gently removing them from the pan.