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Easy Crispy Mini Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

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These bite-sized pizza muffins feature pepperoni wrapped inside crispy dough with melty cheese, perfect for parties or quick snacks. They are quick to make, use simple ingredients, and deliver a delicious crispy-cheesy combo.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • Approximately 40 small or mini pepperoni slices
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese (whole milk or part-skim)
  • ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup (120 ml) pizza sauce (jarred or homemade marinara)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
  • Optional: fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position a rack in the middle. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone cups.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12×12 inch (30×30 cm) square about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Divide into 12 equal squares.
  3. Place a small spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of each dough square. Add 3-4 pepperoni slices, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Fold the corners of each dough square up and pinch tightly to enclose the filling, shaping into muffin shapes.
  5. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly over each muffin.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until tops are golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. Check at 15 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before removing to help them firm up.

Notes

Do not overfill the dough squares to avoid leaking. Brushing olive oil on top helps achieve a golden, crispy crust. For extra crispy bottoms, bake on a preheated pizza stone or cast iron pan. Muffins can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking. Freeze individually wrapped for up to a month and reheat in the oven to restore crispness.

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