Little Caesars Crazy Puffs Recipe

– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– 1 tablespoon minced garlic
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon sea salt
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped (optional)
– 1 pound pizza dough
– 1 cup pizza sauce
– 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
– 8 ounces turkey pepperoni
Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Let the pizza dough come to room temperature (1-2 hours from the refrigerator).
2. **Make Garlic Butter:** In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Set this mixture aside for later use.
3. **Prepare Dough:** Take the pizza dough and divide it into equal-sized small balls, roughly the size of a ping pong ball.
4. **Prepare Muffin Tin:** Brush the inside of each cup of a muffin tin with some of the prepared garlic butter.
5. **Place Dough Balls:** Place each dough ball into its own cup in the muffin tin. Cover them and let them rise in a warm place until they double in size (30-45 minutes).
6. **Shape Dough Cups:** Once the dough has risen, use a small glass or the bottom of a muddler to push down the center of each dough ball to create a cup shape. Using your fingers to create the mold also works fine.
7. **Add Garlic Butter:** Brush the inside of each dough cup with more garlic seasoning butter.
8. **Fill Dough Cups:** Fill each cup with marinara sauce, a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, and your choice of toppings, such as turkey pepperoni or vegetables.
9. **Add More Layers:** Add another layer of marinara sauce, more toppings, and a final layer of cheese, making sure to cover the entire surface area for a crispy edge. Use the Parmesan and mozzarella blend on top to create the crispy top.
10. **Season and Bake:** Sprinkle Italian seasoning over each filled cup. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the pizza puffs are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Keep an eye on the puffs to prevent burning.