Little Caesars Pizza Puffs (Print Version)
Soft dough cups stuffed with marinara, gooey cheese, and pepperoni. Garlic butter and Italian seasoning complete this baked treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Garlic Butter
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1 teaspoon oregano, dried
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon salt, adjust as needed
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¼ cup parmesan, grated
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1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
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2 tablespoons parsley, chopped up
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½ cup butter, melted and unsalted
→ For Assembly
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Italian seasoning for sprinkling
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8 ounces turkey pepperoni
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup marinara sauce
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1 pound dough for pizza
# Steps:
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Combine melted butter, parsley, minced garlic, grated parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small dish. Keep this ready.
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Coat each section of a cupcake tray with a little of the garlic butter mixture.
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Cut the dough into same-sized balls, roughly ping pong ball-size (or just under).
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Drop a dough ball into each cupcake slot. Cover everything tightly, and let it sit somewhere warm until the dough doubles.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F. Gently press down the risen dough in the middle to make a little cup shape. Paint the inside with more garlic butter.
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Spoon in marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, two slices of pepperoni, more marinara, a final slice of pepperoni, and top everything with cheese. Sprinkle seasoning on top.
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Bake for about 15 minutes or until the tops are bubbly and crispy golden.
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Let the finished cups cool for 5 minutes after baking, then enjoy with a side of ranch!
# Helpful Notes:
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Feel free to swap the toppings for others you like!
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Proper rising time makes a big difference in the dough.
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These turn out best when still warm from the oven.