Description
Comfort meets creativity in these irresistible pizza pot pies, combining classic Italian flavors with hearty American charm. Melted cheese, savory fillings, and flaky crust invite diners to savor each delightful bite of this crowd-pleasing dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 8 refrigerated biscuits (16 ounces / 454 grams)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pasta sauce or pizza sauce, meatless variety
Filling Ingredients:
- 3 ounces (85 grams) pepperoni, chopped
- 7–8 ounces (198–226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning and Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter, softened (not melted)
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning plus extra as topping (optional)
- 1 pinch black pepper
- cooking spray or oil to grease the tins
Instructions
- Prepare a zesty butter infusion by blending softened butter with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Heat oven to 350°F and lightly coat a muffin tin with cooking spray, carefully removing excess oil with a paper towel.
- Gently press biscuit dough into each muffin cavity, molding to cover bottom and sides. Use a fork to create small punctures across the surface to prevent bubbling.
- Lavishly brush the interior of each biscuit crust with the prepared butter mixture, followed by a thin layer of pasta sauce.
- Layer generously with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, creating a robust filling. Optionally sprinkle additional Italian seasoning for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 20-23 minutes. Midway through cooking, rotate the pan to ensure even golden-brown edges and completely melted cheese.
- Once baked, carefully extract the pot pies from the muffin tin, transferring to a serving plate for an appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Customize Crusts Choose refrigerated or homemade biscuit dough based on dietary preferences or time constraints.
- Prevent Sticking Use silicone muffin liners or generously grease pan to ensure easy removal of pot pies.
- Cheese Variations Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar, provolone, or goat cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- Make Ahead Prepare assembled pot pies ahead of time and refrigerate, then bake just before serving for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg