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As the aromas of melted cheese and savory toppings fill the air, let the crunch of the crispy crust and the irresistible cheese pull take you to a place where every bite is pure bliss and satisfaction. These deluxe pizza puffs are next level. 

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Deluxe Pizza Puffs

As the aromas of melted cheese and savory toppings fill the air, let the crunch of the crispy crust and the irresistible cheese pull take you to a place where every bite is pure bliss and satisfaction. These deluxe pizza puffs are next level.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pizza, pizza puffs
Servings: 12 pizza puffs
Author: kingcooks

Equipment

  • muffin tin

Ingredients

  • 14 oz pizza dough I used jus rol
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
  • 4 oz Italian sausage
  • 1/4 cup onion diced
  • 1/4 cup green peppers diced
  • 1/4 cup pepperoni cut into fourths
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • Olive oil

Garlic Butter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic grated
  • 1 tsp parsley dried
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp parsley dried

Instructions

  • In a pan over medium heat add some olive oil and cook the Italian sausage until golden brown.
  • Once cooked, add in diced onions, diced green peppers and 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  • Continue cooking until the vegetables start browning around the edges.
  • Add the pepperoni’s and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Set aside.

Garlic Butter

  • In a bowl add all ingredients listed under “garlic butter” mix thoroughly and set aside.

Assemble

  • Roll out the pizza dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
  • Add some olive oil into each pocket of the puffin tin. Brush in to coat.
  • Place a piece of pizza dough into each muffin tin pocket and press to shape into the tin.
  • Add some shredded mozzarella cheese to each pocket, followed by pizza sauce, the cooked meat and veggies, more sauce and cover the top of each with more mozzarella cheese.
  • Sprinkle with oregano and a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Place in a preheated 425F oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. Until cooked through and golden brown.
  • Brush each with garlic butter soon as they come out the oven. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and dried parsley.
  • Enjoy!

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