Little Ceasars Crazy Puffs Recipe
This Little Ceasars Crazy Puffs Recipe is the perfect copycat for this restaurant favorite. There is no need to break the budget when you can make these pizza bites at home.
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I think these crazy puffs have to be the best thing on Little Ceasar’s menu. I fell in love with them after the first bite.
If you are looking for a new appetizer to try, give these Pepperoni Roses a try.
Ingredients
This is a quick overview of the ingredients that you will need to make this recipe. You can find the full list in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- refrigerated pizza dough – I used the fresh dough from the bakery dept. You can use the canned kind if needed. This Sourdough Pizza Dough is also great to use.
- sliced pepperoni
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- pizza or marinara sauce
- unsalted butter
- dried Italian seasoning
- garlic powder
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the instructions to make this recipe. You can find the full steps in the recipe card.
Roll out the pizza dough, and then use a large circular butter to cut the dough. Press the dough into the prepared muffin tin.
Layer the pepperoni, cheese, and sauce on top of the crust.
Bake in the preheated 425-degree f oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove the pizza puffs from the oven and brush with the garlic butter mixture before serving.
Storage
Storage – Store the crazy puffs in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Freezing – You can also freeze the baked crazy puffs in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. You can reheat from frozen or thaw them in the fridge overnight.
Wendy’s Test Kitchen Tips
- For an extra crispy exterior, brush the muffin pan with melted butter before adding the dough.
- Not a fan of pepperoni? Leave me out and just make cheese crazy puffs.
- You can also add a pepperoni on top of the puffs before you place them in the oven.
- Don’t use cupcake liners with these otherwise, you will have a soft crust instead of the crispy outside.
FAQs
I’ve found the best way to reheat them is in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. You can also reheat them in the microwave.
Little Ceasars Crazy Puffs Recipe
Equipment
- Muffin Pan
- large biscuit cutter
- small bowl
- pastry brush
Ingredients
- 2 pounds refrigerated pizza dough
- 6 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ¾ cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (200°C). Prepare a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Using a large biscuit cutter,cut the dough into 3 to 4 inch rounds. Put one circle of dough into each well of the muffin pan, pressing the middle down slightly..
- Place one pepperoni onto each dough circle.
- Then, drop about 1 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese in the center over each pepperoni.
- Top the cheese with about 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce and then two additional slices of pepperoni.
- Finish the pizza puffs by topping each with additional mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- When the pizza puffs are done, brush the butter mixture over each while they are still in the muffin tin.
- Carefully remove the pizza puffs from the muffin tin. Serve warm.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
