Description
Little Caesars Crazy Puffs are delicious, bite-sized pizza cups made by baking pizza dough filled with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and seasonings in a muffin tin. These easy-to-make pizza puffs are perfect as an appetizer or party snack and capture the classic flavors of pepperoni pizza in a fun, handheld form.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent dough)
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni (or chopped pepperoni)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Shape dough cups: Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough and cut it into 8 even squares. Press each square into a muffin tin cup, gently pushing the dough down and up the sides to form a cup shape.
- Fill dough cups: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce into each dough cup. Top each with a generous pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese and a few pieces of mini pepperoni.
- Season and top: Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a bit of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over each filled cup.
- Bake the puffs: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Brush with butter and garnish: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and immediately brush each puff with melted butter. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh touch.
- Cool and serve: Let the Crazy Puffs cool for a few minutes in the pan before removing and serving warm.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Serve with extra warm marinara sauce or garlic butter for dipping.
- These puffs are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to regain crispiness.
