Description

Little Caesars Crazy Puffs are delicious, bite-sized stuffed pizza puffs made with flaky pizza dough filled with marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and savory Italian sausage or pepperoni. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, these cheesy dough pockets are baked until golden and topped with seasoned butter and Parmesan for an irresistible flavor and crispy finish.

Ingredients

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Dough and Base

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

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Instructions

Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the puffs.
Shape the Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a clean surface and cut it into 8 equal squares. Press each square gently into a muffin cup, allowing the edges to hang slightly over the top to form a pocket for the filling.
Add the Filling: Spoon a small amount of marinara or pizza sauce into each dough-lined muffin cup. Add a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese followed by your choice of cooked and crumbled Italian sausage or mini pepperoni on top.
Seal the Puffs: Fold the dough corners over the filling, pressing lightly to seal and enclose the ingredients inside the dough pocket.
Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning to create a flavorful seasoned butter.
Brush and Sprinkle: Brush the tops of each dough pocket with the seasoned melted butter and then sprinkle evenly with grated Parmesan cheese to add a savory, crisp topping.
Bake to Perfection: Bake the puffs in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the cheese inside is bubbly.
Cool and Serve: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the Crazy Puffs to cool slightly before carefully taking them out and serving warm.

Notes

You can customize the filling using vegetables, ham, or various cheeses to suit your preferences.
For a crispier bottom crust, sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese into each muffin cup before adding the pizza dough.
Ensure the sausage or pepperoni is fully cooked before adding to the dough cups.
Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to evenly divide the dough into squares for uniform puffs.