Mini Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Cups Recipe

Chicago pizza is so good that we even have 2 different types to choose from…and both are better than any other city’s pizza.

My Mini Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Cups are the perfect March tournament watch party recipe for you and your crew!

Full recipe posted below so you can vibe in the kitchen with me.

Ingredients

wonton wrappers

16 oz block mozzarella cheese, shredded

non-stick cooking spray

grated parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons butter, melted

2 cloves garlic, sliced

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Pizza Sauce Base

15 oz crushed tomatoes

1/4 small red onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Sauce Seasoning

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

1/2 teaspoon granulated onion

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 tablespoon white sugar

Instructions

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add olive oil.

Sauté diced red onion for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, and all of the Sauce Seasoning ingredients.

Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a small combine 3 tablespoons melted butter, sliced garlic, and dried parsley then set aside.

Lightly spray a mini cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray. You may need to trim wrappers to size to fit mini-cupcake pan cups. Reserve the scrap pieces to use later.

Press wonton wrappers into each cup, forming a small pizza crust.

Add a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese into each wonton cup.

Spoon garlic butter mixture over each wonton cup.

Place a cut piece of wonton wrapper on top of the cheese to create a layered effect like true Chicago deep dish pizza.

Spoon pizza sauce over the second wonton layer.

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the wonton edges are crispy and the cheese is bubbly.

Let cool for 2 minutes before removing from the pan.

Garnish with extra chopped fresh basil, serve warm, and enjoy!

Recipe Pro Tips

✔ Double Up on Wonton Wrappers – The extra layer helps mimic the sturdiness of traditional deep-dish crust.

✔ Use Freshly Grated Parmesan – Adds a richer, more authentic pizza-shop flavor.

✔ Let Them Rest Before Serving – This helps the cheese and sauce settle, making them easier to remove from the pan.