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Easy Loaded Pizza Cups Recipe Kids Will Love Every Time

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These easy loaded pizza cups are a quick, fun, and mess-free twist on classic pizza, perfect for kids and busy weeknights. Mini pizza cups are packed with gooey cheese, zesty sauce, and favorite toppings, making them a crowd-pleasing snack or meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) pizza dough, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) pizza sauce
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (about 20 slices) pepperoni slices
  • ¼ cup (30g) sliced black or green olives (optional)
  • ¼ cup (35g) finely chopped bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing dough edges)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly flour your surface and roll out the pizza dough to about ¼-inch (6mm) thickness.
  3. Cut the dough into roughly 3-inch (7.5 cm) squares, enough for 12 squares.
  4. Brush each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  5. Line each muffin cup with a dough square, pressing gently to form a cup shape with some dough hanging over the edges.
  6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon (15ml) of pizza sauce into each dough cup, spreading evenly but leaving a small border.
  7. Add about 2 tablespoons (15g) shredded mozzarella cheese per cup, then layer with pepperoni slices, olives, and bell peppers.
  8. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper over each cup.
  9. Top with a little Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  11. Cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing the cups with a small spatula or butter knife.

Notes

Brush olive oil on dough edges before baking for a crispier crust. Do not overfill the cups to keep their shape. Let dough rest a few minutes after rolling if it shrinks while baking. Check oven around 14 minutes to avoid burning. Reheat leftovers in toaster or conventional oven to keep crust crispy; avoid microwave.

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