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A muffin tin filled with cupcake pizzas

Pizza cupcakes are a great recipe because their size makes them easy to handle for parties and tailgates, while their customizable nature ensures they cater to everyone and anyone. Their versatility in accommodating dietary preferences and fun preparation process make them enjoyable for both kids and adults. I mean, we’re combining two of the most loved foods in the entire world, what’s not to love?

A muffin tin filled with cupcake pizzas
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Pizza Cupcakes

This versatile pizza cupcakes recipe is great because their size makes them easy to handle for parties and tailgates, while their customizable nature ensures they cater to everyone and anyone.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pizza cupcakes
Servings: 6 pizza cupcakes

Ingredients

  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Raw Pizza Dough, cut into 12 triangles
  • 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
  • 1 Cup Marinara Sauce
  • Crispy Cooked Bacon, Diced Ham, Diced Sausage, Diced Pineapple, Sautéed Vegetables (spinach, mushrooms, onions, etc.)

Instructions

  • Put the oven rack in the middle, and preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
  • Brush the inside of a cupcake tin with a thin film of olive oil using a silicone brush.
  • Separate the raw dough into 12 parts.
  • Roll out each part into a round disc, about 3″-4″. (If you don’t have a rolling pin, use a can.)
  • Lay a disc in 6 of the cupcake spaces.
  • Fill each with a heaping spoonful of cheese, a spoonful of the marinara sauce and any toppings you’re using.
  • Cover each cupcake with another disc of dough. Each pizza cupcake should have a top.
  • Fill the remaining 6 cupcake spaces with an inch of water (so the tin won’t burn).
  • Bake at 500 degrees for 7-10 minutes or until top begins to brown.
  • Let them cool and then pry out each cupcake with a plastic knife or fork.

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