Description
Homemade pizza puffs deliver a crispy, cheesy comfort that packs classic Italian flavors into bite-sized delights. Melted mozzarella and zesty marinara sauce create an irresistible snack perfect for game nights or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Protein:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dough and Base:
- 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly coat a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Unpack refrigerated biscuit dough and gently flatten each biscuit into thin circles, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent cooking.
- Carefully press each flattened biscuit into the prepared muffin tin, molding them to create cup-like shapes that cover the bottom and sides completely.
- Distribute pizza sauce evenly into each biscuit cup, creating a flavorful base for the upcoming layers.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering the entire surface of each cup.
- Arrange pepperoni slices or preferred toppings atop the cheese layer, distributing them evenly across the pizza puffs.
- Dust the filled cups with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the cheese becomes bubbly and slightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and allow the pizza puffs to cool for a few minutes to prevent burning.
- Carefully extract the puffs from the muffin tin using a spoon or knife, taking care not to damage their delicate structure.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for added visual appeal and serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Customize toppings by swapping pepperoni with ham, vegetables, or cooked chicken for a personalized pizza puff experience.
- Use gluten-free biscuit dough to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep these pizza puffs ahead of time by assembling in the muffin tin and refrigerating until ready to bake, perfect for quick entertaining or meal prep.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cheese and turkey pepperoni to reduce overall calories while maintaining delicious flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg