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What if you could have all the cheesy, saucy goodness of pizza in a bite-sized, portable snack? These easy pizza cupcakes are the answer. Made with crescent rolls, your favorite toppings, and plenty of melty mozzarella, they bake up golden and irresistible in just about 15 minutes. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, an after-school snack, or a party appetizer, these little pizza cups check all the boxes.

Pizza Cupcakes

What I love most about this recipe is how customizable it is. You can use classic pepperoni, go veggie with mushrooms and olives, or toss in leftover sausage or bacon. These are also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen since they can build their own. If you’re already a fan of crescent roll recipes, you might also enjoy [link to similar recipe here] or [another related recipe here].

These pizza cupcakes use simple ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry, which makes them perfect for last-minute meals. With minimal prep and quick bake time, this recipe will become one of your go-to options when you need something easy and delicious fast.

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Handy tip: Prepare Ahead!

Kid and adult approved – Everyone loves pizza, and these are just plain fun to eat


Customizable – Use your favorite toppings to make them your own


Quick and easy – Only a few ingredients and under 20 minutes of cook time


Great for leftovers – A tasty way to use up bits of meat, cheese, and veggies

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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

  • Press the crescent dough gently into each muffin cup so it forms a good base and doesn’t tear
  • Don’t overfill the cups, especially with sauce, or they may bubble over
  • Pre-cook toppings like sausage or mushrooms if needed to make sure they’re fully done
  • Let the cupcakes cool for a few minutes before removing so they hold together better
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FAQs

Yes, but you may need to flatten the dough more so it fits into the muffin cups without being too thick.

Absolutely. Assemble and refrigerate them uncooked for a few hours, then bake when ready.

Pop them in the air fryer or oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes to keep them crispy.

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For more great dinner recipes try these!

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

Crockpot Taco Tater Tot Casserole

Air Fryer Doritio Chicken

World’s Best Skillet Philly Cheesesteak Dip

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pizza cupcakes

Pizza Cupcakes

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes

Pizza Cupcakes are a fun way to eat pizza with the kids. These easy cheesy pizza cupcakes are totally customizable and ready to eat in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 Can Crescent Rolls
  • ½ Cup Pizza Sauce
  • ½ Cup Pizza Toppings, pepperoni, crumbled sausage, mushrooms, olives, etc
  • ½ Cup Shredded Mozzarella

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
    2. Spray 8 muffin cups with canola spray
    3. Unroll the crescent dough, separate into each individual triangle.  
    4. Lay each crescent triangle into their own muffin cup.  Forming it to fit within the cup and create a nice little cup.
    5. Spread 1 TBSP of sauce into the bottom of your cup.  
    6. Add a pizza topping such as mushrooms, olives, crumbled sausage, peppers, etc next.
    7. Top with 1 TBSP of shredded mozzarella.
    8. Top with a pepperoni slice if using. 
    9. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 192Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 370mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 6g

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