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Pizza Cupcakes

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These Pizza Cupcakes are the ultimate bite-sized comfort food, layered with biscuit dough, melty cheese, marinara sauce, and mini pepperonis—all baked in a cupcake pan. Brushed with garlicky butter and topped with Parmesan, they’re quick, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a fun weeknight dinner.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pizza cupcakes
  • Category: Snack, Appetizer, Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 can home-style biscuit dough (cut into halves)

1 tbsp butter (for greasing pan)

1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

1/2 cup marinara sauce

8 slices thick mozzarella cheese (cut to fit cupcake wells)

1/2 cup mini pepperonis

2 tbsp unsalted butter (for garlic topping)

1 tbsp garlic, minced

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Grated Parmesan (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a cupcake pan with butter.

Cut each biscuit in half.

In each cupcake well, sprinkle 1 tsp shredded cheese.

Press one piece of biscuit dough over the cheese to form the base.

Add 1/2 tsp marinara, one slice mozzarella, then another biscuit half.

Top with 1/2 tsp more marinara, another mozzarella slice, and mini pepperonis.

Melt 2 tbsp butter with garlic and parsley in the microwave. Spoon over each cupcake.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

Top immediately with grated Parmesan and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Swap pepperoni for sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers.

For vegetarian: try black olives, spinach, or roasted veggies.

Add crushed red pepper or Italian seasoning inside for more flavor.

Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in oven for crisp texture.

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