Pepperoni Pizza Popovers

Name: Pepperoni Pizza Popovers (Biscuit Dough)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 count); 1 tsp dried oregano; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup pepperoni; 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend; 4 tbsp butter, melted; cooking spray; Grated Pecorino Romano cheese, for garnish; Marinara sauce, for serving

Pepperoni Pizza Popovers are a simple baked appetizer made by filling canned biscuit dough with pepperoni and Italian cheese blend in a muffin tin. They deliver pizza flavor in an easy, shareable bite-sized form.

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Total

25 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 count)
1 tsp dried oregano
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup pepperoni
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
4 tbsp butter, melted
cooking spray
Grated Pecorino Romano cheese, for garnishoptional
Marinara sauce, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Open the can of biscuit dough. Cut each biscuit into 8 small wedges, like a pizza.
3
Place the biscuit wedges into a large mixing bowl.
4
Sprinkle the biscuit pieces with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5
Add the quartered pepperoni and shredded Italian cheese to the bowl.
6
Pour the melted butter over the mixture.
7
Gently toss all the ingredients together with your hands until everything is evenly coated.
8
Generously spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
9
Portion the mixture evenly into the cups of the muffin tin. Top with a little extra cheese if desired.
10
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the popovers are golden brown and cooked through.
11
Let cool for a few minutes in the pan before removing. Garnish with grated Pecorino Romano cheese and serve warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use melted butter mixed with dried oregano to brush the tops before baking for extra flavor and golden color.
Don't overfill each biscuit with pepperoni and cheese—pack only about 1 tablespoon total per cup to prevent overflowing during bake.
Press biscuit dough into the muffin cups with your fingers, leaving the edges slightly raised to contain the filling.
Sprinkle Pecorino Romano cheese on top during the last 2 minutes of baking so it doesn't burn.

Substitutions

Canned biscuit dough → homemade pizza dough or crescent roll dough (adjust bake time by 2–3 minutes)
Pepperoni → cooked sausage crumbles or bacon bits (use same quantity)
Italian cheese blend → mozzarella only or sharp cheddar (note: cheddar will have a tangier taste)
Butter → olive oil (use same amount for brushing and seasoning)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled popovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days, or freeze up to 2 months; reheat at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.

Equipment

muffin tin · cooking spray

Common Questions

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble them in the muffin tin, cover, and refrigerate up to 8 hours before baking. Add 2–3 minutes to bake time if baking from cold.

What kind of cheese works best?

Italian cheese blend (mozzarella and Parmesan mix) works as written. Mozzarella alone is a good substitute; avoid low-moisture varieties that don't melt well.