Description
These fun, handheld deep-dish pizza muffin bites are baked in a muffin pan and filled with customizable toppings—perfect for parties, kids, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 (16 oz) package prepared pizza dough
- 4 oz provolone cheese, diced
- ¾ cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
- ½ cup cooked diced sweet peppers
- 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Generously grease a 12‑cup muffin pan with olive oil.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to about 1/8‑inch thick. Cut twelve 4‑inch circles; re‑roll scraps as needed.
- Press each circle into a muffin cup, pushing dough up the sides (leave a little room at the top).
- Into each dough cup, layer 1 Tbsp diced provolone, 1 Tbsp sausage, and 2 tsp diced peppers. Press fillings lightly.
- Top each with 1 Tbsp shredded mozzarella and 2 Tbsp pizza sauce, pushing sauce down into the fillings. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan.
- Bake on the upper center rack until tops are beautifully browned, about 30–35 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Run a knife around edges, lift out with a fork or spatula, then cool a few more minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, use a 350 °F oven for ~10 minutes for best results.
- Freeze after baking and cooling for up to 3 months.
- Reheat frozen muffins at 350 °F for ~15 minutes.
- Use gluten-free dough and vegan cheese for dietary adaptations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
