Name: Mini Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pies: Individual Pizza Pies with a Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can pizza dough or crescent roll dough; 1/2 cup pizza sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup pepperoni slices or cooked sausage; 1/4 cup diced bell peppers; 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms or olives; 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

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Short description

Mini Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pies take everything you love about pizza—cheese, sauce, and toppings—and tuck it into individual muffin-sized crusts for a fun and portable twist on the classic. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or a hands-on dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Fun for kids and adults alike
Customizable with your favorite pizza toppings
Portable and great for meal prep
Golden, flaky crust with gooey cheesy filling
Ideal for game days or casual entertaining

Ingredients

(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)

Pizza dough or crescent roll dough
Pizza sauce
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni or cooked sausage
Diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives
Olive oil or butter
Italian seasoning

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a muffin tin and press dough into each cup, creating a base and sides.
Fill each with sauce, cheese, and toppings.
Optionally, place a small dough circle on top and seal edges.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Cool slightly before removing from tin.

Servings and timing

Serves: 6 (12 pot pies)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes

Variations

Make them vegetarian with mushrooms, onions, and peppers
Use Alfredo or BBQ sauce for a different flavor base
Add jalapeños or red pepper flakes for heat
Try with puff pastry for a flakier crust

Storage/reheating

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven for best texture. Freeze for up to 2 months and reheat directly from frozen.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought dough?

Yes, pizza dough, biscuit dough, or crescent roll dough all work well.

Can I make them gluten-free?

Use a gluten-free dough alternative.

Are these freezer-friendly?

Yes, freeze baked or unbaked and reheat in the oven.

What fillings work best?

Classic pizza toppings like cheese, pepperoni, sausage, and veggies.

How do I keep the crust from getting soggy?

Avoid overloading with sauce and pre-cook any watery vegetables.

Can I make them ahead?

Yes, assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

What’s the best cheese to use?

Mozzarella is classic, but provolone, cheddar, or parmesan can be added.

Do I need to pre-bake the dough?

Not necessary if using standard pizza dough; it bakes in the tin.

Can I use mini muffin tins?

Yes, reduce cooking time and amount of filling.

Are they good for lunchboxes?

Yes, they’re perfect cold or warm and easy to pack.

Conclusion

Mini Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pies are a creative and delicious way to enjoy pizza in a bite-sized format. With endless variations and easy preparation, they’re sure to become a family favorite.

Mini Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pies: Individual Pizza Pies with a Twist

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Mini Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pies are individual muffin-sized pizza pockets filled with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings, offering a fun and portable twist on traditional pizza.

Author: Emma Harper
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 12 mini pot pies 1x
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 can pizza dough or crescent roll dough
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pepperoni slices or cooked sausage
1/4 cup diced bell peppers
1/4 cup chopped mushrooms or olives
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a muffin tin and press dough into each cup, forming a base and sides.
Spoon pizza sauce into each dough-lined cup.
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add desired toppings (pepperoni, sausage, vegetables).
Optionally, top with a small dough circle and seal the edges.
Brush tops with olive oil or butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Let cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin and serving.