Little Caesars Pizza Puffs
Craving Little Caesars Fun, Made Fancy? These Homemade Pizza Puffs are bursting with melty cheese, pepperoni goodness, and a touch of garlic butter, all nestled in a buttery, flaky puff pastry shell. Perfect for a fun appetizer, after-school snack, or anytime bite-sized deliciousness!
Clare Greco @RecipesByClare makes this one perfectly! Imagine: golden-brown puffs filled with your favorite pizza toppings, offering a delightful combination of crispy pastry, gooey cheese, and savory meats. Every bite is a flavor explosion guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and bring back happy memories.
Here’s why you’ll love them:
- Easy & Fun: Made with simple ingredients, these pizza puffs come together quickly and easily, perfect for a fun family activity or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Flavorful & Customizable: Packed with pizza night favorites like cheese and pepperoni, these puffs are endlessly customizable. Get creative and add your favorite toppings for a personalized flavor twist!
- Bite-Sized Perfection: These pizza puffs are the perfect size for a quick and satisfying snack or appetizer. They’re fun to eat and easy to share, making them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ready to ditch the takeout menu and experience the magic of Homemade Pizza Puffs? Continue reading for the recipe below and get ready to enjoy pizza perfection!
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 pieces 1x
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
For Assembly
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 8 oz pepperoni
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
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Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine butter, parsley, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and oregano. Set aside.
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Prepare Dough:
- Divide the dough into equal pieces, about the size of a ping pong ball or slightly smaller.
- Brush each cup of a cupcake tin with garlic butter.
- Place a dough ball in each buttered cup.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Shape and Fill: Gently punch down the center of each dough ball and press the edges up to form a cup shape. Brush the inside of each cup with more garlic butter.
- Add marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, two pieces of pepperoni, more marinara sauce, and one more piece of pepperoni to each cup.
- Top with additional mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
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Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
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Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving with ranch dressing.
Notes
- Add whatever “toppings” you enjoy in your pizza in place or in addition to pepperoni.
- Go check out the other awesome recipes by Clare on her website: www.recipesbyclare.com
Keywords: Main Dish, Appetizer, Pizza, Pizza Puff, Copycat