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Garlic butter pizza cupcakes topped with melted cheese, pepperoni, and herbs in a muffin tin

Garlic Butter Pizza Cupcakes

These Garlic Butter Pizza Cupcakes are a fun, bite-sized twist on classic pizza, baked in a muffin tin with flaky biscuit dough, gooey mozzarella, pepperoni, and a savory garlic butter topping. They are quick to make and perfect for parties, snacks, or an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • pastry brush
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Flatten each biscuit into a 4 to 5 inch round and press one into each muffin cup, making sure the dough comes up the sides to form a cup.
  3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into each biscuit cup.
  4. Add a small handful of mozzarella cheese and a few mini pepperoni slices to each cup.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
  6. Brush or drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tops of the filled biscuit cups.
  7. Bake for 14 to 18 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the pizza cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or swap the pepperoni for cooked sausage, olives, or diced bell peppers. Serve warm for the best texture.