Pizza lovers sometimes likes to have their pizza some way else, we have already shared pizza rolls recipe and this time is for pizza cupcakes.
One of the best choices for an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for birthday parties or some basic snacks. We are going to share the ingredients to make pizza cupcakes.
Ingredients list :
Refrigerated crescent roll dough.
Homemade pizza sauce or store bought one.
Mozzarella cheese. (shredded)
Garlic powder.
Pizza topping options of your preference.
Steps:
First thing is preheating the oven to 190C (375F).
Secondly spray the muffin cups with oil or cooking spray, to ensure that the pizza cupcakes will not stick to the bottom of the mold.
Open the Refrigerated pizza dough and divide it into 8 squares and press it inside the cups of the mold to shape the base of pizza cupcakes.
Start with a thin layer of mozzarella cheese to create a cheesy feeling.
Add pizza sauce about one tablespoon on mozzarella cheese. (in the end of the recipe I will show you how to make a delicious pizza sauce easily ).
Time to show your creativity about pizza toppings, maybe some mushrooms and pepperoni or veggies mixture with sausages, as you like but don't forget a pinch of garlic powder to give your filling a delicious taste .
Add last layer of shredded mozzarella.
Bake this recipe for less than 20 minutes or exactly 18 minutes until golden brown color, but control the cooking process to avoid burn the pizza cupcakes.
After baking, let the cupcakes cool down slightly, but keep them warm to enjoy the melted cheese and the crisp.
Storage and serving advices :
Serve these amazing pizzas warm for your family and parties or as a snack , it is really delicious.
Serve them with more pizza sauce for dipping or any favorite sauce. Also a green salad is a good idea.
Garnish your pizzas with some fresh basil or Parmesan for more flavors.
For storage keep the leftover pizza cupcakes in some airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days, then reheat it on 350F preheated oven.
Notes :
Toppings alterations, try to use other sauces instead of pizza sauce as barbecue sauce, or add sun dried tomatoes and black olives and cheddar cheese instead of mozzarella.
Swaps : you could swap all purpose flour pizza dough with gluten free dough, it's available in stores. Or use cauliflower dough it's more healthier.
Well known chef's tips :
Try to pre-bake the dough before adding other ingredients, to prevent getting a mushy bottom. Chef Emily.
Pizza is always pairing well with red pepper flakes or some spicy honey after cooking. Chef Mario.
High quality cheese is better than regular one, and there are a big difference in the result. Chef John.
As I told you before ere is the most easiest pizza sauce for all your recipes that needs pizza sauce.
Take 4 medium tomatoes and peel them, then use a pot with a lid to cook your tomatoes, add a pinch of salt and one tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Cook that for about 15 minutes on low heat without any added water.
Then observe if the tomatoes are completely cooked, if not add some more 5 minutes.
After that blend the sauce smoothly and add oregano and salt if needed and one teaspoon of paprika and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and give it some 5 to 8 minutes to becomes more thicker.
And you are done with pizza sauce in less than half hour.
Finally, enjoying pizza some way else is a good idea to change the routine and to feel a different feelings while preparing pizza differently.
