Mini Deep Dish Crescent Roll Pizzas Recipe
These Mini Deep Dish Crescent Roll Pizzas are perfect bite-sized snacks made by using crescent roll dough as the crust, filled with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni. They are quick to prepare, customizable, and ideal for gatherings or kids’ meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini pizzas 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 1 tube Crescent Roll Dough (can substitute with homemade pizza dough)
For the Filling
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce (can substitute with pizza sauce or pesto)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (other cheeses can be used for varying flavors)
- 1 cup Pepperoni (can use assorted veggies for vegetarian option)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll and separate the crescent roll dough into individual triangles.
- Form Crust: Press each triangle into the greased muffin tin cups to form the mini deep dish pizza crusts.
- Add Sauce: Spoon marinara sauce into each mini crust evenly to cover the base.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top of the sauce in each cup.
- Top with Pepperoni: Add your chosen toppings such as pepperoni slices or assorted vegetables over the cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Cool and Serve: Let the mini pizzas cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin and serving.
Notes
- These pizzas are highly customizable to suit any taste preference, making them great for kids and gatherings.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute pepperoni with assorted vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives.
- Ensure the muffin tin is well-greased for easy removal of pizzas after baking.
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