Best 3 Mini Pizza Cups Recipes

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Searching for a quick and fun snack or appetizer that is sure to please all ages? Look no further than mini pizza cups! These bite-sized treats are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether you prefer classic pepperoni and cheese or something more adventurous like barbecue chicken, there's a mini pizza cup recipe out there for everyone. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven because it's time to get cooking!

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MINI PIZZA CUPS



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Served hot or cold, these little pizzas are wonderful. Their small size makes them ideal for an after-school snack or a kid-friendly party. Plus, they're so easy to make that little ones can help you in the kitchen! -Jane Jones, Cedar, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated round crescent rolls
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni, chopped
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Separate tubes of dough into 8 rolls each; halve the rolls. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. , Spoon pizza sauce into each cup. Sprinkle with onion, green pepper, pepperoni and cheese. Bake until the crusts are browned and cheese is melted, 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MINI PIZZA MUFFIN CUPS



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I just baked these mini pizzas and the kids are already demanding more. The no-cook pizza sauce and refrigerated dough make this meal a snap. -Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated thin pizza crust
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
pepperoni, olives, sausage, onion, green pepper, Canadian bacon, pineapple, tomatoes, fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Unroll pizza crust; cut into 16 squares. Press squares onto bottom and up sides of 16 ungreased muffin cups, allowing corners to hang over edges., Spoon 1 tablespoon sauce mixture into each cup. Top with cheese; add toppings as desired. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Serve remaining sauce mixture with pizzas., Freeze option: Freeze cooled baked pizzas in a resealable freezer container. To use, reheat pizzas on a baking sheet in a preheated 425° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

MINI PIZZA CUPS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by Kelli with an I

Number Of Ingredients 4

Wonton wrappers
Pizza sauce
Shredded Mozzarella cheese
Pizza Toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, cooked ham, cooked sausage, pineapple and Canadian bacon, bell peppers, onions, etc.

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Place wonton wrappers in cupcake pans. Sprinkle a pinch of cheese in each cup. Add about 1 1/2 tsp of pizza sauce. Sprinkle a little bit more cheese. Place toppings on top and cover with just a bit more cheese. 3. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, use a muffin tin with smaller cups.
  • If you don't have a muffin tin, you can also use a mini pie pan or even a regular-sized muffin tin with liners.
  • Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the pizza cups.
  • Don't overload the pizza cups with toppings, or they will be difficult to eat.
  • If you are using a lot of wet toppings, such as tomatoes or mushrooms, be sure to drain them well before adding them to the pizza cups.
  • Bake the pizza cups until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the pizza cups cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Mini pizza cups are a quick and easy appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to use up leftover pizza ingredients. With so many different variations possible, there is sure to be a mini pizza cup recipe that everyone will love.

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