Description
A copycat homemade version of Little Caesars’ cheesy, pizza‑inspired Crazy Puffs — pizza dough baked in a muffin pan with sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese for bite‑sized pizza goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter (for greasing)
- 1 pound pizza dough (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup shredded low‑moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Muenster cheese
- 4 ounces pizza sauce
- 4 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and generously butter the cups of a 12‑cup muffin pan. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Divide the pizza dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Place one dough ball in each prepared muffin cup. Cover and let rise slightly. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- In a bowl, combine shredded mozzarella and Muenster cheese. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Butter the outside of a shot glass and press it into the center of each dough ball to form a well, pressing the dough up the sides of the muffin cup. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce into each dough cup, add a few slices of pepperoni, then top with the cheese mixture. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over each filled dough cup. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Notes
- You can substitute or add other toppings like sausage or veggies to customize your puffs. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or oven for best texture. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian‑American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 177 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 504 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
Keywords: Little Caesars Crazy Puffs copycat, pizza puffs, cheesy pizza bites, pizza muffin cups