Rich and Meaty Pizza Cup Snacks
Elevate your snack game with these Rich and Meaty Pizza Cup Snacks! Perfectly crafted for pizza lovers, these handheld treats combine the savory goodness of ground beef, marinara sauce, melty mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni, all nestled in fluffy biscuit dough and baked to golden perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, these easy pizza cups are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game nights, parties, or quick dinners. A sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh basil adds a gourmet touch to these bite-sized delights. Packed with rich flavor and cheesy comfort, these pizza cups are sure to disappear fast—so make plenty!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (16.3 oz) Refrigerated biscuit dough
- 0.5 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 cup Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Cook and crumble the beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into the cooked beef. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Open the can of biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Flatten each biscuit slightly using your hands or a rolling pin.
Press each flattened biscuit dough round into a muffin tin cup, forming a small bowl shape. Make sure the dough comes up the sides of each cup.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the meat and marinara mixture into each dough cup.
Top each cup with shredded mozzarella cheese, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and a few slices of pepperoni. Adjust toppings as desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuit dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza cups from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before carefully removing them using a butter knife or small spatula.
Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3341 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.8 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.5 g | 442% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 7606 mg | 331% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.0 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 129.0 g | 258% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1217 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1408 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
