Mini Pepperoni Pizza Cups
Our family is a group of serious pizza lovers and we typically have pizza at least once a week. When things aren’t super hectic, we even like to have what we call “Family Pizza Night” where we eat pizza and curl up on the couch and watch a movie together.
While we sometimes will order out for pizza, we mostly like to make our own at home and these delicious Mini Pepperoni Pizza Cups are one of the most requested items by my husband and boys. Even better, these pizza cups can be on the table in less than 20 minutes!
These tiny treats are perfect for fun family nights, entertaining with friends, or days where you are simply craving the delicious flavor of pizza. These pizza bites may be small but they are packed full of flavor and will definitely leave you feeling fully satisfied.
Also, can I just point out the fact that everything is cuter in mini form. Seriously, think about it. Miniature ponies, miniature cupcakes, miniature muffins, miniature pizza cups… the list goes on and on! 😉
Mini Pepperoni Pizza Cups Recipe
Ingredients
- Non-stick Cooking Spray
- 1 11 oz. can of Pizza Crust
- 1 jar of Pizza Sauce
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Pepperoni Slices
- Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and coat mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Lay pizza crust out flat and using a small round cookie cutter, cut out small squares. One pizza dough typically makes enough for about 36 pizza bites.
- Place and shape each circle into mini muffin pan.
- Place one pepperoni on top on each pizza bite and top with a small amount of pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle with desired amount of mozzarella cheese.
- Dice pepperoni slices into small cubes and carefully place them on top of the cheese.
- Place into oven for 7-10 minutes, or until sides and bottom are lightly golden.
- Remove pizza bites from oven and lightly sprinkle with Italian seasoning, if desired.
- Serve with Marinara Sauce or Ranch Dressing and enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate any leftovers and store in an airtight container
I hope you’ll give this easy and delicious recipe a try, and maybe even have your own Family Pizza night! Also be sure and give this recipe a “Pin” or “Yum” if you love it! 🙂
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These look so delicious! Can’t wait to try to make them ASAP!
Rachel / http://www.seashellsandsparkles.com
Thank-you! Hope you enjoy them! 🙂
omg these look amazinggggg!! I totally want to try them!!
Thanks! They are definitely a household favorite here! So delicious! 🙂
These look so yummy and what an easy way to get homemade pizza on the table, fast! Pizza is definitely one of my weaknesses!
Thank-you! Mine too! It’s probably one of the foods I couldn’t give up very easily-haha 🙂
Haha these are my favorite to make! I sometimes sautre garlic and brush the dough with it while putting it in the muffin tins. YUM!
Oh I’m so glad you love making these too! They are so yummy, right?! Great idea with the garlic, I’ll have to try that out! 🙂
I really like this idea. Like eating a delicious savoury cake.
Thanks! They are yummy!
Yum! My family loves anything pizza!
Thanks! Ours too! These are so fun to make and have at family gatherings as well!
Oh my! Yumm, these look delicious!
xo
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Thank-you! One of my personal favorite quick dinner recipes! 🙂
Yum!! I love pizza and I love the idea of a mini pizza!!! That looks really tasty!
Thank-you! Pizza in any form is great in my book-haha 😉
i sure could use some of these by the pool today!
Sending some your way, Elle! Hope you’ve had a wonderful day!
My kids would go crazy over these! I will be making these this week. I love easy at home pizza recipes! Thanks so much for sharing!
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You’re so welcome! Always a delicious favorite in our household and they don’t last long 😉
These are so cute!!!!! I’m going to have to make some! <3
Thank-you! I bet your little one will love these when he gets a little older, too!
great idea! we will have to try that soon
Thanks! I’ll make some one day and you all can try them! 🙂
I love these. Who doesn’t love pizza, and the small size is perfect for a party! thanks for sharing, definitely pinning!
Thank-you! I mean, mini everything is just cuter, right?! 😉
These look great! I’m sure my kiddos will love them. Thanks for sharing.
Thank-you! To be so small they are packed with flavor and are always devoured by our boys! 🙂
YUM! We are also huge pizza lovers and these are definitely something we will have to try! Love how cute and little they are. Haha!
Thank-you! I don’t know what it is about mini items, but they are just so cute! haha and calories totally don’t count 😉
Love these! I’ve been eating way too much pizza lately so bite sized is perfect!
Thanks! Yes, it’s a nice switch-up from regular pizza 🙂
Such a cute idea! I have done something similar, but I have used crescent rolls instead – making a pizza wrap! These are such a good quick bite to eat!
Thank-you! Oh, I’ve tried those before too and they are delicious! Pretty much anything pizza flavored is amazing in my book-haha 😉
I adore mini foods. These sound great and easy – two main criteria for me.
Me too! I always think in my mind that they don’t have calories attached to them too, so I don’t feel as bad when I eat like 10-haha 😉
Those look absolutely delicious and simple. I will be trying these really soon!!!
Lydia | chicandmodish.com
Thank-you! They are perfect paired with a yummy marinara sauce! Enjoy! 🙂
These sound perfect for a picnic or even potluck!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
Yes, they would be so good to take to a family gathering! 🙂
We have pizza/movie night too! These look quick and delicious!
Tif
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It’s so fun to incorporate a pizza/movie night, isn’t it?! Thank-you!
Such a wonderful, easy recipe that my kids would love! I know I would love them, too! Thank you for sharing!!
Thank-you! They are yummy for both kids and adults! 😉
Yum these look great! Tasty but simple.
Thank-you! Tasty but simple are my kind of treats! 🙂
I love using canned pizza dough or crescent dough for different types of pizza concoctions. Looks delish!
Thanks, I do too! I love making homemade dough too from time to time, but using canned cuts the time in half! 🙂
My kids are crazy for pizza. I might have to try this!
Mine are too, and let’s be honest I love pizza too! haha 🙂
Make great appetizers or friday night pizza night fun night.
Exactly! Perfect for a fun family night! 🙂
You’re right, things just are cuter in mini form! These look delicious. I’m sure I’ll be a hero when I make them for dinner!
Thank-you! Hope you and your family enjoys them! 🙂
These are such a great idea for an easy dinner. I love breaking up pre-made pizza dough into smaller chunks. Minis are always my fave!
Thanks! I agree, minis are the way to go! It seems like I get easier buy-in from my kids when things are miniature sized too! 🙂
I absolutely love this! My husband and I usually do pizza night once a week (big pizza lovers!)… and usually in conjunction with the bachelor/bachelorette. 🙂 We were just discussing that we should do more homemade pizzas – I am going to try this! Thanks for the amazing ideas (as always! )
You’re so welcome! It’s so much fun to have pizza nights! Hope you all enjoy them if you give them a try! 🙂
Yum! These look delicious!
xx
Lauren Elizabeth
Petite in Pearls
Thank-you! They are so flavorful! 🙂
We absolutely love pizza as well! I love finding new ways to make and eat pizza! You are right these would be perfect for entertaining.
Thank-you! Perfect for having friends and family over! 🙂
Speaking as another HUGE Pizza fan, you just made my day!
Aw, so glad I could make your day! Enjoy! 🙂
These look so delicious. And since they are mini, they totally don’t count right?!?!
Thank-you! & Great minds think alike, girl! 😉
So easy, so nummy, so perfect for a great night of finger food! My hubby is the pizza obsessed one in our house, so I KNOW he’d love this!
Thank-you! They never last long in our household- we’re all pretty much pizza lovers! 😉
These look so yummy! You’re right; anything mini is automatically cuter!
Sarah
http://mybowsandclothes.blogspot.com
Thank-you! Yes, definitely cuter and calories shouldn’t count right?! 😉
My boys would gobble these up, great recipe!! And I adore your new profile pic!! So pretty!!
Thank-you so much! 🙂 I bet your boys would love these!
These look so delicious! I can have one for breakfast right??
Kari
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Thank-you! Of course, pizza is excellent for breakfast! 🙂
This looks so delicious! Perfect to make for a NBA Finals game I’d say. 🙂
Thank-you! Yes! Great idea 🙂
Might try to glam these puppies up for a “proper” grown-up party! BBQ chicken pizza cups, anyone?
Yes! The possibilities are endless! & I know I’d love BBQ chicken! 🙂
I was about to say that I should make these for my son, but I really want to make them for me. LOL. They look so good. I might actually give him some. 😀
Thank-you! Haha yes, I always try to act like I’m making them for the kids, but really I love them too! 😉
What great party food. Thank you for the idea!
You’re so welcome! They’re yummy!
Okay-so yummy looking-Katelyn / theyellowspectacles.com
Thanks Katelyn! 🙂
Yes please!!!! These look perfect for family night and also parties and gatherings!!! We love pizza at our house!! ???
Thanks Clare! We definitely love pizza too! 🙂
Looks delicious! I’ll definitely be making these soon 🙂
Thank-you! Hope you enjoy them! 🙂
Oh my goodness! Pinning immediately. These look SOOOO GOOD!
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They are super yummy! Great for kids and adults alike! 🙂
These look scrumptious! My son LOVES pepperoni pizza, so I know he would just love these! I will have to try my hand at making them!
Thank-you! Hope you all enjoy them! 🙂
These look so delicious and kid friendly!
Thank-you! My boys love helping sprinkle the cheese and pepperoni pieces on top! 🙂
I have a blog post titled “Why I’ll Never Apologize For Loving Pizza” haha so I had to check these out . These look so yummy!
Oh I’ll definitely have to give that a read! haha I could never not eat pizza either! 🙂
Soooo delicious. I think these are perfect for young kids too. Love it!
Yes mine love it and always devour them! haha 🙂
Yum! I could eat these all day, every day!
Thank-you! They are yummy!
We love pizza too, these look SO good and easy! Already pinned them. Thanks for the great recipe!
Thanks for pinning! 🙂
These look so good! I think I would end up eating them all myself!
Thank-you! Haha it is very tempting, let me tell ya 😉
These look so scrumptious! And I love that they only take a few minutes to make! They would be perfect for a weeknight when I’m craving pizza!
Thank-you! They are so yummy for easy weeknight dinners! 🙂
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Thank-you! 🙂
Yummy! Your photos make me really hungry! I can make this for Friday Movie night in my backyard. I’ve pinned yours in my food + drink recipes board. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Thank-you! That sounds so fun! Enjoy! 🙂
Mini is most definitely better – these pizza cups are adorable. I don’t have kids yet, but I do have a love for pizza in bite sized forms 🙂 these will definitely be making an appearance in my kitchen soon!
Thank-you! Hope you all enjoy them!
This is perfect for snacking for the kids too. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Have a great week ahead. Pinned & shared.
Thank-you! It’s perfect as appetizers and snacks! 🙂