Mini Deep Dish Crescent Roll Pizzas — a quick, cheesy, and satisfying snack or meal perfect for game days, family dinners, or after-school treats. Made with crescent roll dough, these little pizzas are like tiny Chicago-style pies with a golden, buttery crust and plenty of melted cheese and toppings.
Mini Deep Dish Crescent Roll Pizzas
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 mini pizzas (1 muffin tin)
Ingredients
Base:
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Non-stick cooking spray or butter (for greasing muffin tin)
Sauce:
1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara
Cheese & Fillings:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
16–20 slices of pepperoni (or chopped)
Optional toppings: chopped bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, cooked sausage, onions, fresh basil
Seasonings:
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or a little butter.
2. Prepare the Crescent Dough
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into the 8 triangles.
Press each triangle into a muffin cup, gently pressing it down and up the sides to form a mini deep dish crust. If needed, pinch the dough seams together.
Tip: You can slightly stretch each piece or patch extra dough from other parts if needed to better cover the muffin cup.
3. Layer the Ingredients
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into each dough-lined cup.
Add a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
Top with 2–3 slices of pepperoni or other favorite toppings.
Add another pinch of mozzarella and a little Parmesan on top.
Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes.
4. Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.
Cheese should be bubbly and slightly browned on top.
5. Cool Slightly & Serve
Let the mini pizzas cool in the tin for 2–3 minutes before carefully removing with a fork or butter knife.
Serve warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Serving Ideas
Serve as an appetizer, party snack, or pair with a side salad for a full meal.
Add a cup of ranch, garlic butter, or marinara dipping sauce on the side.
Variations
Meat Lovers: Add crumbled cooked sausage, bacon bits, or ham.
Veggie Delight: Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and chopped red onions.
Hawaiian Style: Use ham and pineapple chunks.
Spicy Kick: Add jalapeño slices or use spicy pepperoni.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes or in the microwave for 30 seconds.
