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Mini Deep Dish Pizzas

Individual deep dish pizzas baked in a muffin tin with thick crust, rich sauce, and gooey cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 8 mini pizzas
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.75 cup pepperoni slices
  • 0.5 cup Italian sausage cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for greasing
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. Roll out dough and cut into circles.
  3. Press dough into muffin cups to form crusts.
  4. Add cheese, toppings, and sauce in layers.
  5. Top with more cheese and seasoning.
  6. Bake until golden and bubbly.
  7. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Let pizzas rest briefly before removing to keep crusts intact.