🧁 Weight Watchers Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes
Ingredients
Makes 6 cupcakes (about 2–3 points each, depending on ingredients and WW plan)
- 1 package (8-count) reduced-fat refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands Jr. or similar)
- ½ cup pizza sauce (no sugar added)
- ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 12 turkey pepperoni slices (or use diced turkey sausage, veggies, or chicken)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional toppings: diced bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, or olives
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Set to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 6-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the Dough:
- Separate biscuits and flatten each one slightly with your hands.
- Press each biscuit into a muffin cup, forming a little “deep dish” crust up the sides.
- Assemble Pizza Cupcakes:
- Spoon 1 tbsp pizza sauce into each biscuit cup.
- Add your choice of toppings (pepperoni, veggies, etc.).
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top.
- Add a pinch of Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the biscuits are golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let rest for 2 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Serve warm with a side salad or roasted veggies for a balanced meal.
💡 WW-Friendly Tips
- Use low-fat cheese and reduced-sodium sauce to lower points.
- Swap the biscuit for a 2-ingredient dough (Greek yogurt + self-rising flour) to make them even lighter.
- Add veggies like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers to bulk them up with zero-point ingredients.
🍕 Variations
- Mediterranean Style: Use feta, olives, tomatoes, and oregano instead of pepperoni.
- BBQ Chicken: Swap pizza sauce for BBQ sauce and top with diced chicken and red onion.
- Veggie Supreme: Load with zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach.
Would you like me to make a Weight Watchers–style image of these Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes — maybe a bright, fun look like a recipe post or group share photo?
