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Garlic Butter Pizza Cupcakes

A fun and tasty treat combining classic pizza flavors into bite-sized cupcakes, perfect for parties or a quick snack.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (16.3 oz) homestyle refrigerated biscuit dough, each biscuit cut in half
  • 1 tbsp butter, softened, for greasing pan
  • 8 tsp shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 4 tsp marinara sauce
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 thick cubes
  • 4 tsp additional marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup mini pepperoni
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan generously with softened butter.
  2. Sprinkle 1 tsp shredded Italian cheese into the bottom of each of 8 muffin wells.
  3. Press one biscuit half into each well, pressing it up the sides to form a cup shape.
  4. Add ½ tsp marinara sauce into each cup. Place one thick cube of mozzarella in the center.
  5. Cover with another piece of biscuit dough, gently pressing to seal. Add another ½ tsp marinara, a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella, and a few mini pepperoni on top.
  6. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 2 tbsp butter. Stir in minced garlic and parsley.
  7. Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tops of the biscuit cups.
  8. Bake at 190°C / 375°F for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.

Notes

Serve warm, optionally with extra marinara sauce for dipping. Can be customized with different fillings.

  • Author: aymane-mouraigmail-com-2
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: pizza cupcakes, garlic butter, appetizer, party food, snack