Crispy Super Bowl Pepperoni Ranch Pull Apart Cupcakes
These pull apart cupcakes combine crispy pepperoni, tangy ranch, and melted cheese for a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing game day snack with crispy edges and gooey centers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (7.5 oz / 213 g) refrigerated biscuit dough (Pillsbury flaky biscuits preferred)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 20–24 mini pepperoni slices
- Extra ranch seasoning for sprinkling
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your muffin tin well with butter or non-stick spray.
- Open the can and separate the biscuit dough into individual pieces. Tear each biscuit into small 1-inch chunks and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning over the biscuit pieces. Toss gently with your hands to coat evenly.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with the seasoned biscuit pieces. Add about 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella, some Parmesan cheese, and 3-4 mini pepperoni slices. Top with more biscuit pieces to nearly fill the muffin cup. Repeat for all 12 cups.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with extra ranch seasoning.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until tops are golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the tin and place on a cooling rack to keep crisp.
Notes
Do not overmix dough pieces with butter and ranch to keep texture light and fluffy. Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting. Brush tops with melted butter for crispy edges. Let cupcakes rest after baking to prevent cheese leaks. Rotate pan halfway through baking if oven has hotspots. Tent with foil if tops brown too fast but dough is not cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pull apart cupcake
- Calories: 150180
- Fat: 810
- Carbohydrates: 1215
- Protein: 79
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