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Pizza is everyone’s favorite comfort food and now it can be taken to the next level: pizza cupcakes! Whether you are a parent looking for a fun way to feed the kids or just want a tasty yet simple snack, these easy cheesy pizza cupcakes will become your go-to. With only five ingredients, a total cooking time of under 30 minutes, and the ability to customize with whatever toppings you like, these cupcakes are sure to become a regular treat in your house. So forget spending your time in the kitchen and dive into the deliciousness that is pizza cupcakes.

Pizza Cupcakes

I love fun simple recipes for kids! There is something about eating food in fun ways that get even the pickiest of kids to eat dinner. 

These pizza cupcakes combine all the pizza ingredients you love like pizza sauce, cheese, and all the toppings to create a mind-blowing handheld pizza creation everyone will love.

Once your kids have these they won’t ask for takeout pizza again! 

For more recipes, your kids will love, be sure to try our copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets and Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce. 

How to make pizza cupcakes

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• Spray 8 muffin cups with canola spray
• Unroll the crescent dough, separate it into each individual triangle.  
• Lay each crescent triangle into their own muffin cup.  Forming it to fit within the cup and create a nice little cup.

• Spread 1 TBSP of sauce into the bottom of your cup.  
• Add a pizza topping such as mushrooms, olives, crumbled sausage, peppers, etc next.

• Top with a TBSP of shredded mozzarella.
• Top with a pepperoni slice if using. 

• Bake for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned. 

Tips Tricks and FAQs

• Get creative with these pizza cupcakes. This is a great way to get your kids in the kitchen and trying new foods. Let your kids make a couple of pizza cupcakes so they can try new flavors and toppings. 
• I love using mini pepperonis. If you can’t find these you can cut bigger pieces into fourths. 
• Swap out the pizza sauce for pesto or even BBQ sauce to make more great flavored pizzas. 
• Be sure to remove them from the pan right away to prevent sticking. 
• This recipe is great for a crowd. You can easily double or triple this recipe to make as many as you would like. 

Storage

Fridge

Who doesn’t love leftover pizza? You will want to store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container. These will last for up to 3 days. 

These make for a great option to throw in your kid’s lunchboxes for them to take to school. 

What can I serve with these?

I love to serve these with a healthy side. We try to pair them with 

• Side salad
• Raw carrots and ranch
• Sliced fruit

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