Delicious Mini Pepperoni Pizzas
These Delicious Mini Pepperoni Pizzas are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for any gathering, especially during the holiday season! Created in collaboration with my son, this recipe is not only fun to make but also easy to customize with your favorite toppings. From parties to cozy family nights, these mini pizzas are always a hit. They bake up golden brown and cheesy, making them irresistible. Plus, they freeze beautifully, allowing you to prepare ahead of time and enjoy them any day of the week!
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Servings
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Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
refrigerated pie crust
1 sheet (thawed)
pizza sauce
1 cup (ready to use)
parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons (grated)
dried oregano
1 1/4 teaspoons
pepperoni
1/2 cup (chopped)
mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups (shredded)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
On a lightly floured surface, use a 1-1/2-inch round cookie cutter to cut out 24 circles from the refrigerated pie crust.
3
Gently press each dough round into the bottom and up the sides of ungreased mini muffin cups.
4
In a small bowl, mix together the pizza sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, and dried oregano until well combined.
5
Fill each muffin cup with roughly 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring an even distribution.
6
Sprinkle the chopped pepperoni evenly over the mozzarella layer in each cup.
7
Add a small spoonful of the pizza sauce mixture to each cup, spreading it evenly over the toppings.
8
Top each mini pizza with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring they are generously covered.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the mini pizzas are puffed up and golden brown.
10
Allow the mini pizzas to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
11
Carefully loosen each mini pizza from the pan using a knife or spatula.
12
Serve warm and enjoy!
13
For freezing, leave the mini pizzas in the muffin pan and place them into the freezer until fully frozen.
14
Once frozen, remove the mini pizzas from the pan and store them in a freezer bag or use a vacuum sealer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Delicious Mini Pepperoni Pizzas?
These are bite-sized appetizers made with a pie crust base, pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, baked in a mini muffin tin.
How many mini pizzas does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 24 mini pepperoni pizzas.
What type of crust is used for these mini pizzas?
The recipe uses one sheet of thawed refrigerated pie crust.
What size cookie cutter should I use?
A 1-1/2-inch round cookie cutter is recommended to cut the dough circles.
Do I need to grease the mini muffin pan?
No, the instructions specify using ungreased mini muffin cups.
What ingredients are in the pizza sauce mixture?
The sauce is a blend of pizza sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, and dried oregano.
How much mozzarella cheese is needed in total?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
How should the pepperoni be prepared?
The pepperoni should be chopped into small pieces before being added to the pizzas.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
How long do the mini pizzas need to bake?
Bake them for 20-25 minutes until they are puffed up and golden brown.
What is the recommended cooling time?
Allow the pizzas to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
How do I remove the pizzas from the muffin tin?
Carefully loosen each mini pizza from the pan using a knife or a small spatula.
Can these mini pizzas be frozen?
Yes, they freeze beautifully and can be stored for up to 1 month.
What is the best way to freeze them?
Leave them in the muffin pan and place the pan in the freezer until the pizzas are fully frozen before transferring them to a bag.
What storage containers are recommended for frozen pizzas?
Once frozen, you can store them in a freezer bag or use a vacuum sealer.
Are these pizzas customizable?
Yes, you can easily customize them with your favorite toppings beyond pepperoni.
Is this a good recipe for kids?
Absolutely! The recipe was created in collaboration with the author's son and is fun for families to make together.
What kind of events are these pizzas suitable for?
They are perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, or cozy family nights.
What is the order of layering in the muffin cups?
Layer the dough, then mozzarella, then pepperoni, then sauce, and finally more mozzarella.
How much pepperoni is used in the recipe?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of chopped pepperoni.
How much pizza sauce is needed?
You will need 1 cup of ready-to-use pizza sauce.
What type of Parmesan is used?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, since they freeze well, you can prepare them ahead of time for any day of the week.
What categories does this recipe fall into?
It is categorized as an appetizer, finger food, and party snack.
How do the pizzas look when they are done?
They should be puffed up, golden brown, and the cheese should be melted and bubbly.
How much mozzarella goes in the first layer?
Each muffin cup gets roughly 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella in the initial layer.
Is dried oregano necessary?
The recipe uses 1 1/4 teaspoons of dried oregano to season the sauce for a classic pizza flavor.
Should the pie crust be cold when cutting?
The recipe recommends using a thawed refrigerated pie crust for easier cutting and shaping.
Can I serve these cold?
The instructions suggest serving them warm for the best experience.
How long do they last in the freezer?
They can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month.