Description

These irresistibly cheesy pizza cups are a fun and delicious twist on classic pizza, perfect for parties or a quick snack. Using store-bought or homemade pizza dough shaped into individual cups, they’re filled with pepperoni, green peppers, and gooey mozzarella cheese mixed with Italian herbs. Baked to golden perfection, these pizza cups offer all the flavors you love in a convenient bite-sized treat that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Pizza Cups Ingredients

1 package Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil (or butter as a substitute)
1 cup Pepperoni (can substitute with cooked sausage or mushrooms)
1 cup Green Peppers (chopped; red or yellow peppers also work)
1 cup Cheese (e.g., Mozzarella; cheddar or vegan cheese can be used)
1 teaspoon Italian Herbs (e.g., oregano, basil; fresh or dried)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pizza cups.
Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut out circles that will fit into a muffin tin.
Shape Dough Cups: Press each dough circle into a muffin tin cup, molding it gently to form a cup shape capable of holding the filling.
Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine pepperoni, chopped green peppers, cheese, and Italian herbs. Stir well to ensure the herbs are evenly distributed.
Fill Dough Cups: Spoon the prepared filling evenly into each dough cup, leaving some space at the top to allow for expansion while baking.
Brush Edges: Brush the exposed edges of each filled dough cup with olive oil to promote browning and crispiness during baking.
Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake the pizza cups for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Cool and Serve: Remove the pizza cups from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly and prevent burns.

Notes

You can customize the filling by substituting pepperoni with cooked sausage, mushrooms, or other favorite toppings.
Try different cheeses like cheddar or vegan alternatives for varied flavors and dietary preferences.
Brushing the dough edges with butter instead of olive oil works well and adds richness.
Ensure dough circles are sized appropriately for your muffin tin to avoid dough tearing or overflow.
Allow pizza cups to cool slightly before serving, as the filling will be very hot immediately after baking.