Pepperoni pizza puffs are bite-sized appetizers of cheesy, pepperoni-packed goodness that capture all the flavors of your favorite pizza. These puffs feature fluffy, golden dough filled with melted mozzarella, savory sauce, and mini pepperoni for a crowd-pleasing snack.
They're quick and easy to make, with just a few simple ingredients and about 25 minutes total prep and bake time. Using refrigerated pizza dough keeps the process simple, while the muffin pan helps create perfectly shaped puffs every time.
If you love snack sides bites, try these Cheese Tomato Focaccias or these Pizza Pinwheels also.
These pizza puffs are great for parties, game days, or anytime you want a tasty handheld treat. They're a guaranteed hit with both kids and adults and can be served as appetizers, snacks, or casual finger food.
Ingredients
- Refrigerated pizza dough ( I used Pillsbury)
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Pizza sauce
- Mini pepperoni
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Bake these pepperoni pizza puffs up quickly and easily by following these step-by-step directions.
Step one: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease the cavities of a muffin tin.
Step two: Roll the dough and cut into 12 pieces. Place a dough square into each cavity of the muffin pan, and push up the sides.
Step three: Add some cheese at the bottom of each dough cup, then top with sauce and some mini pepperoni.
Step four: Top with more cheese, then sprinkle seasonings. Top with a few additional mini pepperoni.
Step five: Transfer the muffin pan to the oven, and bake for 14-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and dough is done.
Storage
These can be stored in the fridge for 3 - 5 days. Or, you can freeze them in an airtight container or freezer bag for 3 - 6 months.
Pepperoni Pizza Puffs
Equipment
- Measuring Cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Muffin Tin
Ingredients
- 13.8 oz Refrigerated Pizza Dough we used Pillsbury
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- ⅔ cup Pizza Sauce
- .5 cup Mini Pepperonis
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease the cavities of a muffin tin.
- Roll out the dough and cut into 12 pieces.
- Place a dough square into each cavity of the muffin pan, and push up the sides.
- Add some cheese at the bottom of each dough cup, then top with sauce and some mini pepperoni.
- Top with more cheese, sprinkle the seasonings on and then top with a few more mini pepperoni.
- Transfer the muffin pan to the oven, and bake for 14-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and dough is done.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
