Easy Pizza Cupcakes: Miniature Pizzas Bursting with Flavor
Easy Pizza Cupcakes are a fun, convenient twist on classic pizza, with a golden biscuit crust, melted cheese, and all your favorite toppings baked into perfectly portioned mini pizzas.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 (8-count) cans refrigerated flaky layer biscuit dough
- 1 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup finely diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or dried oregano
- Optional: cooked crumbled beef sausage, diced ham, sautéed mushrooms
- Non-stick cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin; place on a baking sheet.
- Separate and flatten 16 biscuits into ~4-inch circles, 1/8–1/4 inch thick in the center.
- Press each flattened biscuit into a muffin cup, slightly overhanging the edges.
- Add 1 tbsp pizza sauce to each cup, then sprinkle ~1 tbsp mozzarella cheese.
- Distribute prepared toppings evenly among all cups. Ensure high-moisture toppings are drained/cooked.
- Top each with additional mozzarella and sprinkle Parmesan if using.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until biscuit edges are golden and cheese is bubbly, rotating halfway through.
- Let cupcakes rest 5 minutes, then carefully remove from tin and transfer to a cooling rack.
- Garnish with fresh basil, Parmesan, or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure high-moisture toppings are fully cooked and drained.
- Use non-stick spray or olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Customize toppings to your favorite pizza ingredients.