Description
Little Caesars Crazy Puffs are a fun and easy snack featuring mini pizza dough cups filled with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and chopped pepperoni, topped with a garlic herb butter brush and Parmesan cheese for an irresistible bite-sized appetizer perfect for game days and parties.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough Cups
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- Nonstick cooking spray or oil for greasing muffin tin
For the Filling
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices, chopped
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a muffin tin using nonstick spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Shape Dough Cups: Unroll the pizza dough and cut it into 8 equal squares. Press each square firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the muffin cups to form small dough cups that will hold the fillings.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into each dough cup. Layer chopped pepperoni evenly on top, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese to cover the filling.
- Prepare Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush this flavorful mixture over the tops of the dough cups to add extra taste and enhance browning.
- Add Parmesan and Bake: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over each cup. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes or until the dough turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the Crazy Puffs to cool for a few minutes in the tin before carefully removing them. Serve warm, optionally with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with sausage, vegetables, or additional types of cheese for variety.
- For a crispier crust, bake the dough cups alone for 2–3 minutes before adding the filling ingredients.
- Serve with extra pizza sauce as a delicious dipping option for added flavor.
