Mini Deep Dish Crescent Roll Pizzas Recipe – Easy Appetizer Snack Idea
This mini deep dish crescent roll pizzas recipe is a fun and easy way to enjoy pizza night. Made with crescent roll dough, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, they’re perfect for parties, snacks, or family dinners.
Equipment
- Muffin tin (12-cup)
- Nonstick spray or butter
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices or cooked sausage (optional)
- ½ cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, mushrooms, onions)
- Nonstick spray for muffin tin
Instructions
- Prepare muffin tin: Spray with nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shape dough: Separate crescent roll triangles. Press each into muffin cup, forming a base and sides.
- Add sauce: Spoon 1 tbsp pizza sauce into each dough cup.
- Layer cheese & toppings: Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, and desired toppings.
- Bake: Bake 15–18 minutes until dough is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Cool slightly: Let rest 5 minutes before removing from tin.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with extra sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Dough tip: Keep crescent dough chilled until use for easier handling.
- Topping tip: Precook meats and drain veggies to avoid sogginess.
- Cheese tip: Mix mozzarella with Parmesan for gooey texture and salty richness.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days; reheat in oven for crispiness.
- Variations: Try BBQ chicken, veggie supreme, breakfast-style, or Hawaiian mini pizzas.