Description
Delightful Garlic Butter Pizza Cupcakes filled with cheesy goodness and rich flavors, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (16.3 oz) homestyle refrigerated biscuit dough, each biscuit cut in half
- 1 tbsp butter, softened, for greasing the 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
- Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan generously with softened butter.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp shredded Italian cheese into the bottom of each of the 8 muffin wells.
- Press one biscuit half into each well to form a cup shape.
- Add ½ tsp marinara sauce into each cup.
- Place one thick cube of mozzarella in the center of each cup.
- Cover with another piece of biscuit dough, pressing to seal.
- Add another ½ tsp marinara, a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella, and a few mini pepperoni on top.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a bowl and stir in the minced garlic and parsley.
- Spoon the garlic butter mixture over the tops of the biscuit cups.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
Notes
These cupcakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven after being stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg