Garlic Butter Pizza Biscuit Cupcakes

Name: Garlic Butter Pizza Biscuit Cupcakes
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can Refrigerated Biscuit Dough (approx. 12 count, standard size); 1/4 cup Shredded Italian Cheese (divided); 1/4 cup Marinara Sauce (divided); 24 small pieces or slices Mozzarella Cheese (for filling and topping); 1/4 cup Mini Pepperonis (optional); 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted, for garlic butter); 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder (for garlic butter); 1 tbsp Butter (for greasing pan)

These Garlic Butter Pizza Biscuit Cupcakes are a perfect little snack or appetizer. Made with home-style refrigerated biscuit dough, stuffed with shredded Italian cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and mini pepperonis, then baked in a cupcake pan and finished with a savory garlic butter brush. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying!

#Pizza

#Cupcakes

#Appetizer

#Snack

#Easy

#Kids Friendly

#Biscuit Dough

#Garlic Butter

#Mozzarella

#Pepperoni

Assembled Pizza Cupcakes Ready for the Oven

Recipe Information

11m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

26m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

220

Calories

Protein

18g

Carbs

14g

Fat

Golden Brown Pizza Cupcakes Fresh from the Oven

Ingredients

Refrigerated Biscuit Dough
(approx. 12 count, standard size)
1 can
Shredded Italian Cheese
(divided)
1 cup
Marinara Sauce
(divided)
1 cup
Mozzarella Cheese
(for filling and topping)
24 small pieces or slices
Mini Pepperonis
(optional)
1 cup
Unsalted Butter
(melted, for garlic butter)
2 tbsp
Garlic Powder
(for garlic butter)
1 tsp
Butter
(for greasing pan)
1 tbsp

Servings: 12

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Close-up of a Baked Pizza Cupcake

Instructions

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1
Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the biscuit dough package (typically 375°F / 190°C).
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Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the biscuit dough package (typically 375°F / 190°C).
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Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking.
2
Grease a 12-cup cupcake pan thoroughly with butter. Cut each biscuit dough piece in half.
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Grease a 12-cup cupcake pan thoroughly with butter. Cut each biscuit dough piece in half.
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Greasing well prevents sticking and helps with easy removal.
3
Add 1 teaspoon of shredded Italian cheese to the bottom of each cupcake slot. Roll or press one half of a biscuit dough piece into each slot, forming a base.
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Add 1 teaspoon of shredded Italian cheese to the bottom of each cupcake slot. Roll or press one half of a biscuit dough piece into each slot, forming a base.
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Press the dough firmly to create a cup shape for the fillings.
4
Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of marinara sauce onto each dough base, then place one small piece of mozzarella cheese on top.
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Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of marinara sauce onto each dough base, then place one small piece of mozzarella cheese on top.
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Don't overfill the first layer, as there will be another dough layer.
5
Place the second half of the biscuit dough piece over the first layer of filling in each cupcake slot.
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Place the second half of the biscuit dough piece over the first layer of filling in each cupcake slot.
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Gently press down to seal the layers if possible, but don't flatten too much.
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Top the second dough layer with another 1/2 teaspoon of marinara sauce, a second piece of mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of mini pepperonis.
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Top the second dough layer with another 1/2 teaspoon of marinara sauce, a second piece of mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of mini pepperonis.
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Arrange the pepperonis so they are visible and crisp up nicely.
7
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to create the garlic butter.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to create the garlic butter.
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Microwave butter in short bursts to prevent splattering.
8
Brush the tops of the pizza cupcakes generously with the garlic butter. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
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Brush the tops of the pizza cupcakes generously with the garlic butter. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
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Keep an eye on them to prevent burning the cheese. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.