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Mini Deep Dish Crescent Roll Pizzas Recipe

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These Mini Deep Dish Crescent Roll Pizzas are a quick and easy appetizer or snack featuring flaky crescent roll dough baked in a muffin tin with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni topping. Perfect for parties or a fun meal, they combine the convenience of crescent dough with the classic flavors of a deep dish pizza in bite-sized portions.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 tube Crescent Roll Dough (Can substitute with homemade pizza dough)

Sauce

  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce (Can substitute with pizza sauce or pesto)

Cheese

  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Other cheeses can be used for varying flavors)

Toppings

  • 1 cup Pepperoni (Can use assorted veggies for vegetarian option)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the dough: Unroll and separate the crescent roll dough into individual triangles for easy handling.
  3. Form the crusts: Press each dough triangle firmly into the greased muffin tin cups, shaping them to form mini deep dish pizza crusts.
  4. Add sauce: Spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce into each dough-lined muffin cup, covering the bottom evenly.
  5. Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce in each cup to create a gooey cheesy layer.
  6. Add toppings: Layer pepperoni slices (or your choice of veggies) evenly over the cheese for flavor and texture.
  7. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the mini pizzas to cool for a few minutes to firm up before removing from the tin and serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute crescent roll dough with homemade pizza dough for a more traditional texture.
  • Use pizza sauce or pesto instead of marinara for different flavor variations.
  • For a vegetarian option, replace pepperoni with assorted veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives.
  • Make sure to grease the muffin tin well to avoid sticking and ease removal.
  • Let the mini pizzas cool slightly before handling to prevent burns and help maintain their shape.

Keywords: Mini pizzas, crescent roll dough, deep dish pizza, pepperoni pizza, appetizer, party food, easy pizza recipe

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