Cozy Pizza Cupcakes – Easy, Comforting Bites for Busy Nights
Tiny hand-held pizza bites with golden crust, melty mozzarella, and savory tomato-veggie toppings. Quick, budget-friendly, and perfect for weeknights or snacks.
Ingredients
- 8 cups (24 oz) refrigerated pizza dough (divided into 8 equal portions)
- 8 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 8 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese (topping layer)
- 8 teaspoons shredded mozzarella cheese (base layer)
- 16 slices turkey pepperoni or plant-based alternative, quartered
- 8 medium cherry tomatoes, finely chopped
- 8 teaspoons finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Coat 8 muffin cups generously with cooking spray
- Press a portion of dough into each greased cup, gently stretching to cover bottom and sides
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon shredded mozzarella into each cup as base layer
- Top with 1 tablespoon pizza sauce
- Add 1 tablespoon mozzarella, 2 pepperoni quarters, 1 cherry tomato half, and 1/2 red onion per cup
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes
- Bake 15-18 minutes until golden and bubbly
Notes
Can substitute veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers for pepperoni
Store in airtight container for up to 2 days
Optional: freeze un-baked prepared cupcakes, bake from frozen for 22-25 minutes
Store in airtight container for up to 2 days
Optional: freeze un-baked prepared cupcakes, bake from frozen for 22-25 minutes
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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