Pizza Cupcakes

Ingredients and Weight:

• Pizza dough: 500g
• Marinara sauce: 1 cup
• Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup, shredded
• Pepperoni: 8 slices, sliced
• Green bell pepper: 1/2 cup, chopped
• Onion: 1/2 cup, chopped
• Mushrooms: 1/2 cup, sliced
• Parmesan cheese: 1/4 cup, grated

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

12-15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
3. Divide pizza dough into 16 balls and press into the prepared muffin cups.
4. Spread marinara sauce evenly over the dough.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and parmesan cheese over the sauce.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 200
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and cheesy
• Bite-sized and easy to serve
• Perfect for parties and game day gatherings

User Comments:

• "These pizza cupcakes were a hit at my game day party! Everyone loved them."
• "The perfect size for a quick snack or appetizer. I will definitely be making these again."
• "The combination of flavors was delicious. The marinara sauce was tangy, and the cheese was melted and gooey."
• "I used different toppings on each cupcake, which was a lot of fun."
• "I highly recommend these pizza cupcakes. They are easy to make and so delicious!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful not to overfill the muffin cups, as the dough will rise during baking.
• If you don't have a muffin tin, you can use small ramekins or baking cups.
• For a vegetarian option, omit the pepperoni and add more vegetables, such as olives or zucchini.
• Serve the pizza cupcakes warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.