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Easy Crispy Mini Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

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These mini pepperoni pizza muffins are crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, perfect for quick snacks, game nights, or casual get-togethers. Made with simple ingredients and baked in a muffin tin, they deliver classic pizza flavor in a bite-sized, portable form.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound (450g) pizza dough (store-bought works well)
  • 1 cup (about 30–40 slices) mini pepperoni slices
  • 1 ½ cups (170g) shredded mozzarella cheese (whole milk preferred)
  • ½ cup (120ml) pizza sauce (no-sugar-added preferred)
  • ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing muffin tin)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fresh basil or oregano (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to fully heat for about 10 minutes.
  2. Brush each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin generously with olive oil to ensure crispy bottoms and prevent sticking.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a roughly 12×12 inch (30×30 cm) square, about ¼-inch (6 mm) thick.
  4. Cut the dough into 12 equal squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  5. Press each dough square gently into a muffin cup, pushing it slightly up the sides to form a bowl shape.
  6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of pizza sauce into each dough cup.
  7. Add approximately 2 tablespoons (18g) of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
  8. Place 3-4 mini pepperoni slices on top of the cheese in each cup.
  9. Lightly sprinkle dried Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese over each muffin.
  10. Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden and crispy and cheese is bubbling with browned spots.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing them with a spatula or butter knife.
  12. Garnish with fresh basil or oregano if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Brush muffin cups generously with olive oil to prevent sticking and achieve crispy bottoms. Roll dough evenly to avoid uneven baking. Avoid overloading toppings to keep muffins from becoming soggy. Let muffins cool slightly before removing from the tin to prevent breaking. For gluten-free, use almond flour or cauliflower crust dough but expect a different texture. Reheat in oven for best crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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