Pizza Pot Mini Recipe
Pizza Pot Mini is a delightful, bite-sized twist on traditional pizza, featuring refrigerated pizza dough filled with savory marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and a mix of Italian herbs. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these mini pizza pots are easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini pizza pots 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade pizza dough)
Filling
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (or your choice of toppings such as sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Finishing
- Olive oil for brushing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready when you assemble the pizza pots.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut the dough into squares large enough to fit into your muffin tin cups.
- Line Muffin Tin: Lightly grease a muffin tin with olive oil or non-stick spray. Place each dough square into the muffin cups, pressing down to form a small dough ‘pot’ that lines the bottom and sides.
- Add Filling: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce into each dough-lined cup, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, add pepperoni slices, sprinkle Parmesan cheese and season with dried oregano, basil, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Seal and Brush: Optionally, place smaller dough squares on top of the filling to seal the pizza pot, pinching the edges together. Brush the tops with olive oil for a golden finish.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the mini pizza pots to cool in the tin for a few minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with any toppings you like, such as sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
- Brush with olive oil before baking for a crisper crust and a beautiful golden color.
- Use a non-stick muffin tin or grease well to prevent sticking.
- These mini pizza pots can be made ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.
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