Pizza Muffins

The Crispy Chef

These Pizza Muffins are a quick, fun, and family-friendly twist on traditional pizza. With a crispy golden crust, gooey cheese, and customizable toppings, they make the perfect weeknight dinner, snack, or party appetizer.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Snack

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings muffins

Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

12-cup muffin tin
Mixing Spoon
pizza cutter or knife
Measuring cups and spoons
Oven

Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pepperoni slices or other toppings (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a rectangle. Cut into 2-3 inch squares. Place one dough square into each muffin cup.
Spoon a little pizza sauce into each muffin cup. Add mozzarella, Parmesan, and your favorite toppings. Top with a little more cheese if desired.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

Try different doughs like biscuit dough, puff pastry, or crescent rolls. Customize with toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, or olives. Add a spicy kick with red pepper flakes or cayenne. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

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