Description
Bursting with robust flavors, these Pizza Puffs are a splendid twist on the classic pizza, encapsulated in a bite-sized puff. Each puff is a mini explosion of savory marinara, stretchy mozzarella, and spicy pepperoni, all nestled within a fluffy, garlic butter-infused dough. It’s an indulgent treat that promises to satisfy your pizza cravings in just one bite!
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
FOR ASSEMBLY
1 pound pizza dough
1 cup marinara sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
8 ounces turkey pepperoni
Italian seasoning
Instructions
MAKE THE GARLIC BUTTER: In a small bowl, mix butter with parsley, garlic, parmesan, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Set aside.
ASSEMBLE AND BAKE: Brush a cupcake tin with the garlic butter in each cup. Divide the dough into equal pieces, about the size of a ping pong ball or slightly smaller. Place each dough ball into each cupcake, cover tightly, and place in a warm place to proof until double in size. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Once doubled in size, punch down the center and press the edges up to form a cup shape. Brush the inside of each cup with more garlic butter. To each cup, add marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, two pieces of pepperoni, more marinara, one pepperoni, and cover the top with more cheese. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top. Pop in the oven to bake for 15 minutes until golden and bubbly on top. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before enjoying with ranch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350