Description
Little Caesars Crazy Puffs are delicious stuffed pizza bites made with a crispy pizza dough shell filled with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Italian sausage or pepperoni, topped with seasoned butter and Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a savory appetizer or snack, these puffs are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough Shell
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- Nonstick cooking spray
Filling
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled Italian sausage or mini pepperoni
Topping
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Shape Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough and cut it into 8 equal squares. Press each square gently into the muffin cups, allowing the edges to hang over slightly so they can be folded later.
- Add Filling: Spoon a small amount of marinara or pizza sauce into each dough cup. Then top with shredded mozzarella cheese and your choice of cooked Italian sausage or mini pepperoni slices to add rich, savory flavor.
- Seal the Puffs: Fold the dough corners over the filling and gently press them to seal the contents inside the dough cup, ensuring the filling doesn’t leak out during baking.
- Prepare Topping Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. This mixture adds a flavorful, buttery finish to the puffs.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush the tops of each dough pocket with the seasoned butter mixture. Then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top for a crispy, cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the Crazy Puffs to cool slightly before carefully removing them from the muffin tin and serving warm.
Notes
- Customize your filling by adding vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives, or swap in ham or different types of cheese for variety.
- For a crispier bottom crust, sprinkle a little grated Parmesan cheese inside each muffin cup before pressing in the dough.
- Ensure dough edges are firmly pressed to prevent filling leakage during baking.
