Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
→ Sauce & Cheese
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120 ml pizza sauce
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115 g shredded mozzarella cheese
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30 g grated Parmesan cheese
→ Main Toppings
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60 g mini pepperoni slices or chopped pepperoni
→ Seasoning
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
→ Optional Toppings
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Sautéed mushrooms
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Chopped green peppers
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Sliced olives
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Cooked sausage
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Additional favorite toppings as desired
→ Finishing
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Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with oil or butter.
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If using biscuit dough, split each biscuit horizontally to create thinner layers. If using pizza dough, divide into 12 equal portions and roll each into a circle large enough to line a muffin cup.
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Gently press each dough round into the bottom and up the sides of each prepared muffin cup, ensuring an even, deep-dish shape.
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Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce into each dough cup. Add a layer of desired toppings, such as pepperoni, vegetables, and meats. Top with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
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Add a pinch of Italian seasoning atop each cupcake. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until crusts turn golden brown and cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
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Allow cupcakes to cool for several minutes before releasing gently with a knife. For added richness, brush the crust edges with olive oil or melted butter, if preferred.
# Notes:
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Let children customize individual cupcakes with their own choice of toppings for an interactive experience.
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Offer a variety of dipping sauces such as marinara, ranch, or garlic butter for serving.
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For a vegetarian version, use mushrooms, peppers, olives, and spinach instead of meat.