Pepperoni Pizza Cups

Name: Pepperoni Pizza Cups (Muffin Tin Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 lb store-bought pizza dough; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 3/4 cup pizza sauce; 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled; 48 slices pepperoni; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Pepperoni pizza cups are bite-sized pizza appetizers baked in a muffin tin using store-bought dough, layered with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, then finished with a garlic butter brush. They're ideal for parties and game day because they're quick to assemble and require minimal ingredients.

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Total

20 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

cooking spray
1 lb store-bought pizza dough
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup pizza sauce
1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
48 slices pepperoni
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
grated Parmesan cheese, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
3
Divide the pizza dough into 12 equal pieces and press one piece into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup.
4
Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the dough in each cup.
5
Top the cheese with a spoonful of pizza sauce.
6
Add your toppings. The creator uses crumbled bacon and pepperoni slices.
7
Add another layer of mozzarella cheese and top with one more slice of pepperoni.
8
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
9
While the pizza cups are baking, prepare the garlic butter. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, dried oregano, minced garlic, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix well.
10
Remove the pizza cups from the oven and immediately brush the garlic butter sauce over the top of each one.
11
Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and serve warm.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Press dough evenly into muffin cups and prick with a fork to prevent puffing and shrinking during bake.
Layer sauce, cheese, and pepperoni in that order; don't overfill or the cups will overflow and stick to the tin.
Watch the crust color during the last 2–3 minutes; cups are done when the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Brush with garlic butter immediately after removing from the oven while still hot so it soaks in and flavors set.

Substitutions

Store-bought pizza dough → homemade pizza dough (use at room temperature)
Mozzarella → provolone or a pizza cheese blend (maintains similar melt and flavor)
Pizza sauce → marinara sauce or pesto (adjust quantity to avoid over-moistening)
Bacon → cooked Italian sausage or ham (same weight and crumble as bacon)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled pizza cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes until warm.

Equipment

muffin tin · cooking spray

Common Questions

Can I make pepperoni pizza cups ahead of time?

Yes, assemble them in the muffin tin, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Bake from cold, adding a few extra minutes if needed.