Easy Pizza Muffins are made by transforming biscuit dough into a simple and customizable snack. Perfect for busy weeknights or quick appetizers!
Pizza Muffins are a fun twist on a classic pizza night. They are so easy to make and the kids will love helping to prepare them. Simple press biscuit dough into a muffin tin and filling the cups with sauce, cheese, and any toppings that sound delicious. The result is a wonderfully portable treat that is sure to please everyone in the family. Serve them hot out of the oven and watch how quickly they disappear.
We enjoy this as a fun, easy weeknight dinner, after school snack or game day appetizer.
How To Make Pizza Muffins
Ingredients Needed
- Jumbo biscuits
- Pizza sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings such as parmesan cheese, chili flakes, pepperoni, sliced olives, sausage, mushrooms, onions, etc.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Split each jumbo biscuit in half horizontally, so the pieces are about ½ inch thick. This process will yield 16 biscuit pieces (16 mini pizzas).
- Gently stretch each biscuit piece and then press each piece into the wells of a greased regular-size muffin tin.
- Then add about a tablespoon of pizza sauce to each dough cup.
- Add a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce along with any favorite pizza toppings.
- Bake the pizza muffins at 350°F (175°C) for about 12–15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- After baking, allow the muffins to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular size biscuits in a can instead of jumbo?
Yes, smaller biscuits can be used, although the cooking time may vary slightly. If using regular-size biscuits don’t split the biscuits in half.
Can I use homemade biscuits or pizza dough?
Absolutely. Homemade biscuits or pizza dough can be substituted if you prefer. Simply adjust the thickness of the dough so each muffin cup is evenly lined. You are looking for a dough thickness of about a 1/2 inch and 3 inches in diameter then you will gently stretch to fit in the muffin tin hole.
Can I use store-bought pizza dough in a tube?
Yes, store-bought dough in a tube is a convenient alternative. The dough can be cut and shaped to fit inside the muffin cups, with the same baking time applied. I like to cut the pizza dough sheet into 12 equal pieces.
These Pizza Muffins are a fun, fuss-free way to satisfy pizza cravings at Superbowl parties, kids’ gatherings, or simply as a quick snack. They are easy to customize and can be baked in a flash, making them a go-to option whenever a crowd-pleasing recipe is needed. Enjoy them hot, and don’t be surprised if they disappear fast!
Easy Pizza Muffins Recipe Card:
Easy Pizza Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 tube jumbo biscuits 8 ct, split in half so each piece is about 1/2 inch thick. You will have 16 biscuit pieces.
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1-1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- Optional toppings : parmesan cheese chili flakes, pepperoni, slice olives, sausage, mushrooms, onions, etc.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Carefully split each biscuit in half horizontally to create 16 pieces.
- Lightly grease a regular-size muffin tin. Gently stretch each biscuit piece and press it into each muffin cup.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce to each dough cup, followed by a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese and any desired toppings.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges of the dough turn golden brown.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the pizza muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Feel free to serve your pizza muffins with a side of marinara sauce, ranch or garlic butter sauce.
- If you want extra flavor, sprinkle parmesan cheese or chili flakes on top before baking.
- If jumbo biscuits aren't available you can use regular-size biscuits (do not split) or pizza dough in a tube (found in the same area as biscuits in a tube/can.