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🧁 Mini Pizza Cups Recipe – Cheesy, Bite-Sized & Kid-Friendly!

Looking for a fun, easy, and delicious snack or appetizer? These Mini Pizza Cups are everything you love about pizza—cheesy, saucy, and customizable—all packed into a golden, crispy bite-sized cup. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, game nights, or quick dinners!

Made with just a few pantry staples like pizza dough, marinara, and cheese, these bite-sized pizza muffins are ready in under 25 minutes. Bonus? Kids and adults love them!

✅ Why You’ll Love These Mini Pizza Cups

  • 🧀 Cheesy, saucy, and snackable
  • 🕒 Quick 20-minute recipe
  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Perfect for kids’ lunchboxes or parties
  • 🍕 Customizable toppings just like regular pizza
  • 🧁 Baked in a muffin tin – no pizza stone needed.

🍴 Ingredients for Mini Pizza Cups

  • 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup mini pepperoni (or diced regular pepperoni)
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers or olives (optional)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Olive oil (for greasing)
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

👩‍🍳 How to Make Mini Pizza Cups – Step-by-Step

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil.

Step 2: Cut the Dough

Roll out the pizza dough and cut into 12 squares. Press each square into a muffin cup, gently pressing up the sides.

Step 3: Add the Fillings

Spoon 1 tsp marinara sauce into each dough cup. Sprinkle with cheese, then top with mini pepperoni or your favorite toppings. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

Step 4: Bake

Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let cool for 2–3 minutes before removing from the pan.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

Top with chopped parsley or basil if desired. Serve warm!

📝 Mini Pizza Cups Recipe Card

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cups
Cuisine: American / Italian Fusion
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

  • 1 pizza dough (refrigerated or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup mini pepperoni
  • Optional: bell peppers, onions, olives
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • Olive oil (for greasing)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease muffin tin.
  2. Cut pizza dough into 12 pieces, press into muffin cups.
  3. Add sauce, cheese, and toppings.
  4. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
  5. Let cool slightly, remove, garnish, and serve.

💡 Tips for Perfect Pizza Cups

  • Use crescent roll dough for a flakier version
  • Add cooked sausage, mushrooms, or pineapple for variety
  • For extra crunch, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking
  • Make a double batch – these disappear fast!

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with warm marinara dipping sauce
  • Pack in lunchboxes or serve as after-school snacks
  • Great addition to buffet tables or potlucks

🧊 Storage & Reheating

  • Store: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days
  • Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 1 month
  • Reheat: Microwave for 20–30 seconds or bake at 350°F (180°C) until heated through

📌 Final Thoughts

These mini pizza cups are the ultimate bite-sized snack, blending all the pizza flavor you love into a mess-free, crowd-pleasing format. Great for busy weeknights, picky eaters, and last-minute entertaining!

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