Easy Pizza Muffins
Answer me this: Who wouldn’t want a pizza muffin? Inspired by this recipe for Chicago Style Pizza, these pizza treats are an easier-to-make bite-sized version. And they’re even easier to eat! To make them even simpler, buy a tube of Pillsbury Pizza Crust. Of course you can make your own pizza crust too for something more rustic, but whatever you decide, these pizza muffins make a great tailgating snack, appetizer, or game watching party bite! Get the full recipe and even some muffin pan recommendations after the jump!
Roll out your pizza crust onto a floured surface. Take a cup and use the rim to make 12 circles. Lay those circles into your muffin pan, pulling up the sides to cover the edges of each muffin.
Sprinkle cheese into the center and any desired toppings you might like (We used sauteed mushrooms), then ladle one spoonful of sauce onto each!
Bake for 20 or so minutes at 400 degrees and you’re done!
Serve at your next game watching party!
Whether you need a quick snack for yourself or an appetizer for a party, these pizza muffins are the perfect go-to dish!
Time needed
20 minutes preparation + 15-20 minutes cooking
Ingredients
*1 tube Pillsbury pizza crust (or prepare your own pizza crust)
* 12 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce (adjust to taste):
* 2 8-oz. cans tomato sauce
* 1 Tbs. oregano
* 1 Tbs. parsley flakes
* 4 tsp. onion powder
* 1 tsp. garlic salt
* 1 tsp. basil flakes
* salt and pepper
* 1 Tbs. sriracha sauce
Topping Ideas: (optional):
* sauteed mushrooms, pepperoni, onions, green pepper, black olives, sausage,
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, prepare pizza sauce by combining tomato sauce cans with all the seasonings and sriracha sauce. Adjust to taste. Set aside. Prepare any desired pizza toppings such as sauteed mushrooms or pepperoni. Set aside.
Roll dough out onto a flat floured surface. Cut 12 circles with a glass and lay into muffin pan, making sure the sides of each muffin hole is covered with dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese into center of each muffin. Top with any prepared toppings if desired. Ladle one spoonful of sauce over each muffin. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crust is browned.
Serve these easy pizza muffins at a Game Watching Party!
More Pizza Appetizer Recipes:
Pizza Cups
Healthy English Muffin Pizzas
Mini Eggplant Pizzettes
Puff Pastry Vegetable Pizza
Pizza Chicken Roll Ups
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Amazing recipe!!! Great party snack… Loved it so much!!
Posted by Chakh...le...Re!!! at October 19th, 2009, 10:25 pmWhat a fun (and tasty) idea!
Posted by Joan Nova at October 20th, 2009, 6:22 amWow!! These look so easy… but SOOOOO good! What a great idea!
I am thinking I have to try this this week!
Blessings-
Posted by Amanda at October 20th, 2009, 3:48 pmAmanda
See now there is a recipe I would never have thought of and yet, it makes so much sense! Love it!
Posted by Simone (junglefrog) at October 21st, 2009, 1:40 amhaha wow great, Pizza muffins! I know what Ill bring at the next office party :P
Posted by lockerz invite at November 19th, 2009, 5:22 pm