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Ready to dive in and create these mouthwatering mini pizzas? Here’s a step-by-step guide to making your own batch of Mini Deep Dish Crescent Roll Pizzas!
Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Muffin Tin
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). While the oven is warming up, grease a muffin tin. You can use cooking spray or a little butter to make sure the crescent rolls don’t stick to the pan. This will help you achieve those golden, crispy edges that everyone loves.
Step 2: Form the Crusts
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate the dough into triangles. For each muffin cup, press one of the dough triangles into the bottom and sides of the cup, creating a little bowl. This will form your pizza crust. If you want a thicker, more substantial crust, you can overlap two triangles to cover the whole muffin cup.
Step 3: Add Pizza Sauce and Cheese
Next, spoon about one tablespoon of pizza sauce into each dough-lined muffin cup. Spread it out evenly with the back of a spoon. Then, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce. Be generous with the cheese—it’s the key to that melty, gooey goodness that everyone loves!
Step 4: Add Toppings
Now it’s time for the fun part—adding your mini pepperoni or your toppings of choice! You can pile on as much or as little as you want. Whether you love extra pepperoni or prefer a veggie-loaded pizza, these mini pizzas give you total control. Don’t forget a pinch of Italian seasoning to add that final layer of flavor.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
Place your muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of baking to ensure they don’t overcook.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!
Once the Mini Deep Dish Crescent Roll Pizzas are out of the oven, let them cool for a minute or two before serving. Sprinkle a little more Italian seasoning over the top for that extra burst of flavor. Then, serve them up while they’re still warm. Trust me, they’ll disappear in no time!
