Rich and Meaty Pizza Cup Snacks

Elevate your snack game with these Rich and Meaty Pizza Cup Snacks! Perfectly crafted for pizza lovers, these handheld treats combine the savory goodness of ground beef, marinara sauce, melty mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni, all nestled in fluffy biscuit dough and baked to golden perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, these easy pizza cups are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game nights, parties, or quick dinners. A sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh basil adds a gourmet touch to these bite-sized delights. Packed with rich flavor and cheesy comfort, these pizza cups are sure to disappear fast—so make plenty!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 can (16.3 oz) Refrigerated biscuit dough
• 0.5 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 cup Marinara sauce
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Pepperoni slices
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
• 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Cook and crumble the beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Stir marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into the cooked beef. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Open the can of biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Flatten each biscuit slightly using your hands or a rolling pin.

Step 5

Press each flattened biscuit dough round into a muffin tin cup, forming a small bowl shape. Make sure the dough comes up the sides of each cup.

Step 6

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the meat and marinara mixture into each dough cup.

Step 7

Top each cup with shredded mozzarella cheese, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and a few slices of pepperoni. Adjust toppings as desired.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuit dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the pizza cups from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before carefully removing them using a butter knife or small spatula.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1085.5 grams (1085.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3341

Total Fat 207.80g	266%
Saturated Fat 88.50g	443%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 390mg	130%
Sodium 7606mg	331%
Total Carbohydrate 223.00g	81%
Dietary Fiber 10.90g	39%
Total Sugars 25.50g
Protein 129.00g	258%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1217mg	94%
Iron 16mg	90%
Potassium 1408mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.0%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 27.2%