Mini Pizza Cups Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 package of ready-made pizza dough (or homemade)
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup diced green bell peppers
• 1/4 cup diced yellow bell peppers
• 1/4 pound cooked ground beef or sausage (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Muffin or cupcake tin (or foil molds)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Roll out the pizza dough and cut into circles slightly larger than the muffin tin compartments.
2. Shape the Cups:
   • Grease the muffin tin or foil molds lightly with oil or butter.
   • Press the dough circles into each cup, shaping them to fit as a crust base.
3. Add Toppings:
   • Spoon a tablespoon of pizza sauce into each dough cup.
   • Sprinkle a small amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
   • Add toppings such as pepperoni, olives, diced bell peppers, and cooked ground beef or sausage.
   • Sprinkle Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
4. Bake:
   • Place the muffin tin or molds in the preheated oven.
   • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
5. Serve:
   • Let the pizza cups cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin or molds.
   • Serve warm as a snack or appetizer.

Enjoy these bite-sized pizza delights! If you want variations or alternative ingredients, feel free to ask.