Ingredients:

  • 1 tube (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza crust
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup pizza sauce
  • 1.5 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup mini pepperoni slices
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix the olive oil and garlic powder in a small bowl.
  2. Generously brush each well of a 12-cup muffin tin with the garlic oil mixture to ensure a crispy, non-stick crust.
  3. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Use a 3.5-inch round cutter or glass to cut 12 circles. Press each circle firmly into the muffin tin wells, ensuring the dough reaches the top edges.
  4. Place a small pinch of mozzarella at the bottom of each dough cup to act as a moisture barrier.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce to each cup, followed by the remaining mozzarella, dried oregano, and mini pepperoni slices.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
  7. Combine melted butter, Parmesan, and parsley. Brush the warm edges of the baked pizza cupcakes with this mixture before serving.