Best 4 Mini Pizza Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of pizza and cupcakes with our delectable Mini Pizza Cupcakes. These bite-sized treats offer a fun and unique way to enjoy your favorite pizza flavors in a compact and portable form. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy meal, these mini pizza cupcakes are sure to be a hit with people of all ages.

With three mouthwatering variations to choose from, there's something for everyone in this collection of recipes. The classic Mini Pizza Cupcakes feature a crispy pizza crust filled with tangy tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. For a vegetarian twist, try the Mini Veggie Pizza Cupcakes, loaded with an assortment of colorful vegetables and a sprinkle of herbs. And for a unique flavor combination, the Mini BBQ Chicken Pizza Cupcakes combine the smoky sweetness of barbecue sauce with tender chicken and a blend of cheeses.

Each recipe provides detailed step-by-step instructions, making it easy for home cooks of all skill levels to create these delightful mini pizzas. Helpful tips and suggestions are also included to ensure success in the kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned pizza lover or a curious culinary adventurer, these Mini Pizza Cupcakes are sure to satisfy your craving for something delicious and out of the ordinary.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PIZZA CUPCAKES



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They're portable, sort of like a mini pizza, except shaped like a cupcake. They're a great savory snack and a great addition to a game day buffet. Feel free to customize to your family's tastes with additions like ham, sausage, bell peppers, salami, mushrooms, olives, jalapenos, etc. I recommend not omitting the tomato, that really adds something special.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Holidays and Events Recipes     Recipes for the Super Bowl®     Big Game Appetizer Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
8 medium cherry tomatoes
1 (11 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
8 teaspoons shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup pizza sauce (such as Classico®)
8 teaspoons finely chopped red onion
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 slices pepperoni, quartered
Italian seasoning to taste
red pepper flakes to taste
garlic salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 8 cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Finely chop cherry tomatoes and drain any liquid. Set aside.
  • Unroll pizza crust on a floured work surface and roll out thinly into a large rectangle. Using a 4-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter, cut 8 circles in the dough. Place dough circles in the prepared muffin cups, pressing dough into the bottom and up the sides of each cup.
  • Drop 1 teaspoon mozzarella into each cup. Top with 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce. Add chopped tomatoes and red onions. Add 1 tablespoon of mozzarella to each cup, and top with pepperoni. Sprinkle each cup with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and garlic salt to taste.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and melted, 14 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Remove from the tin and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 434.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

MINI PIZZA CUPS



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Served hot or cold, these little pizzas are wonderful. Their small size makes them ideal for an after-school snack or a kid-friendly party. Plus, they're so easy to make that little ones can help you in the kitchen! -Jane Jones, Cedar, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated round crescent rolls
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni, chopped
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Separate tubes of dough into 8 rolls each; halve the rolls. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. , Spoon pizza sauce into each cup. Sprinkle with onion, green pepper, pepperoni and cheese. Bake until the crusts are browned and cheese is melted, 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MINI PIZZA MUFFIN CUPS



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I just baked these mini pizzas and the kids are already demanding more. The no-cook pizza sauce and refrigerated dough make this meal a snap. -Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated thin pizza crust
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
pepperoni, olives, sausage, onion, green pepper, Canadian bacon, pineapple, tomatoes, fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Unroll pizza crust; cut into 16 squares. Press squares onto bottom and up sides of 16 ungreased muffin cups, allowing corners to hang over edges., Spoon 1 tablespoon sauce mixture into each cup. Top with cheese; add toppings as desired. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Serve remaining sauce mixture with pizzas., Freeze option: Freeze cooled baked pizzas in a resealable freezer container. To use, reheat pizzas on a baking sheet in a preheated 425° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

MINI PIZZA "CUPCAKES"



Mini Pizza

These pizza "cupcakes" might just be a perfect food. The outsides are like garlic bread and the insides are full of oozing cheese.

Provided by Ashley Bluth

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids     Quick and Easy

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste
1 (6 ounce) package sliced pepperoni, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups marinara sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Roll pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12x18-inch rectangle. Use a pizza cutter to slice dough into 24 squares. Place mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices on each square; you'll need to be able to enclose the toppings in the dough so keep that in mind. Carefully lift up each square and wrap dough around toppings. Pinch to seal shut and place seam-side down in the prepared muffin cups.
  • Brush the tops of the dough balls with olive oil, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Remove pizza "cupcakes" from the oven and serve with warm marinara on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 355.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza cups for a few minutes before adding the toppings.
  • Use a variety of toppings to create different flavor combinations. Some popular options include pepperoni, sausage, bacon, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
  • If you're using fresh vegetables, be sure to cook them before adding them to the pizza cups.
  • Don't overload the pizza cups with toppings, or they will become soggy.
  • Bake the pizza cups until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the pizza cups cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Mini pizza cupcakes are a fun and easy way to enjoy your favorite pizza flavors. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy meal. With a variety of topping options, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So next time you're looking for a delicious and unique snack, give mini pizza cupcakes a try!

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