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Little Ceasars Crazy Puffs Recipe

These Little Ceasars Crazy Puffs have crispy edges, and are packed full of pepperoni and gooey cheese, then slathered in savory garlic butter.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 Puffs
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Wendy

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

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Puff | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg