Copycat Crazy Puffs

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Learn how to make a copycat version of Little Caesar's Crazy Puffs at home - all the flavors of pepperoni pizza in little bite-sized puffs.

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Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife.
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Published on March 29, 2024
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Crazy puffs on blue platter with cheesy topping
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
16 mins
Cool Time:
2 mins
Total Time:
28 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
12 puffs
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Ingredients

  • 1 (13.8-ounce) pizza crust (such as Pillsbury)

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups jarred pizza sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups pepperoni slices

  • 4 cups pre-shredded farmer-style mozzarella cheese

  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (180 degrees C) Place a baking sheet on the bottom rack oven. Coat a shallow 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray. 

  2. Roll pizza dough across prepared muffin tin, make sure to stretch dough to cover the entire surface. Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into squares for each muffin tin. Discard any excess dough.

  3. Press and roll dough squares into each tin and ensure dough comes halfway up the sides of each cup. 

  4. Stir together butter, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Brush butter mixture onto each dough cup. 

  5. Dollop 1 teaspoon pizza sauce into each cup. Layer two slices of pepperoni, add 1 tablespoon cheese overtop,  and another 2 slices of pepperoni. Top with another  2 tablespoons of cheese, making sure to press the cheese within each muffin cup.  Add Parmesan  to butter mixture, and drip butter mix over each puff. 

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Set oven to broil, and broil until golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes before serving.

    Crazy puffs on blue platter with cheesy topping

    Dotdash Meredith Video Studios

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1031 Calories
71g Fat
53g Carbs
44g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1031
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 71g 91%
Saturated Fat 35g 175%
Cholesterol 182mg 61%
Sodium 3078mg 134%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 44g 88%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 672mg 52%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 658mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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