Cheesy Pizza Pot Pies

These personal pizza pot pies turn beloved pizza flavors into cute, handy snacks that work great for game nights, family movie evenings, or when you need a fast dinner everyone will enjoy. The crispy biscuit shell makes the perfect container for melty cheese and tasty pepperoni.

I came up with these when I wanted something different for our pizza night tradition. My teens now ask for these instead of takeout pizza, and they've turned into our favorite meal to eat before heading to high school football matches.

What You'll Need

• Store-bought biscuits: Works as the quick and easy crust that turns golden and flaky
• Butter and olive oil: This mix gives you just the right amount of taste and richness
• Italian seasoning: Adds those classic pizza joint flavors all through
• Pasta sauce or pizza sauce: Gives you that tomato base without making your biscuits wet
• Pepperoni: Brings that must-have pizza taste, grab a good brand for best flavor
• Mozzarella cheese: Makes those long, stretchy cheese pulls, freshly grated works better than bagged
• Garlic powder: Adds richness without taking over the other tastes

How To Make Them

Mix your seasonings:

Stir together soft butter with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. You'll brush this inside each biscuit cup to make a tasty layer between the dough and fillings, which stops sogginess and makes every bite more flavorful.

Shape your cups:

Turn your oven to 350°F, then push each biscuit into the muffin pan holes, working it up the sides. Don't rush this part, as the dough will try to shrink back. Use your fingers to slowly stretch the dough until it forms a cup that reaches the top of each muffin spot.

Poke some holes:

Use a fork to poke the bottoms and sides of each dough cup several times. This key step lets steam escape while baking, so the bottoms don't puff up and the cup shape stays intact.

Add your toppings:

First brush the insides with the butter mix, making a tasty protective layer. Then add a little sauce, followed by layers of cheese and pepperoni. This layering makes sure you get all the flavors in each bite.

Bake until done:

Cook for 20-23 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the cheese gets bubbly and melty. Watch them closely in the last few minutes since ovens can heat differently.

These pizza cups remind me of when my kids were little and we'd have pizza-making parties. They'd get all excited about making their own pizzas, and these pot pies give you that same fun feeling but they're much easier to make on busy weeknights.

Ways To Switch It Up

These cute pizza pots can be changed up in so many ways based on what your family likes. If you don't eat meat, swap the pepperoni for cooked mushrooms, peppers, or spinach. If you love meat, try mixing cooked Italian sausage, bacon pieces, and pepperoni. You could even make a breakfast version with scrambled eggs, cheese, and breakfast meat. Just watch out for wet ingredients when adding veggies, and always cook any raw meat before adding it to your cups.

Plan Ahead

You can get these pizza cups ready up to the baking step, wrap them with plastic, and keep them in the fridge for up to a day before cooking. This makes them great for busy nights or weekend parties. Just add 3-5 more minutes to the cooking time if they're cold from the fridge. For longer keeping, freeze the uncooked cups on a tray until hard, then put them in a freezer bag. Cook frozen cups at 350°F for about 28-30 minutes until they're golden and bubbling.

What To Serve With Them

These pizza cups are a full meal by themselves, but they go really well with a basic green salad topped with Italian dressing for a complete dinner. For parties, set up a cup bar with different types alongside marinara or ranch dips. They're sturdy enough for kids to hold, so they work great for casual get-togethers. Serve them warm but not too hot, since the filling stays hot longer than you might think and kids could burn their mouths on the melted cheese.

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Full of flavor and so easy to make, these pizza pot pies will definitely become a family favorite!

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I swap store-bought dough for a homemade one?

Of course! Homemade biscuit dough works great, as long as it's soft enough to shape into the muffin cups and stays firm during baking.

→ What works instead of pepperoni?

Try cooked sausage, bits of ham, or sautéed veggies like onions, mushrooms, or bell peppers for a veggie-friendly version.

→ Is freezing these pies okay?

Yes! Once they cool, wrap them individually in foil or plastic wrap and freeze. Reheat in the oven for the best results.

→ How should I heat them up again?

Warm them in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes to keep the crust crispy while reheating evenly.

→ Can I toss in toppings like olives or jalapeños?

Sure! Just add a little chopped toppings like jalapeños or olives to keep everything balanced and packed with flavor.