Mini Pizza Muffin Bites
These mini pizza muffins are a fun and easy twist on classic pizza, made with pizza dough, gooey mozzarella, and savory toppings. Perfect for parties, lunches, or a quick snack.
- Prep15 min
- Cook20 min
- Total35 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings4
Imagine all the flavors of your favorite pizza wrapped up in a cute, portable muffin. These bite-sized treats are made by stuffing pizza dough with mozzarella and Italian seasoning, then topping them with sauce, more cheese, and olives before baking to golden perfection.
They're incredibly simple to put together, using store-bought pizza dough to save time. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just want a fun dinner, these pizza muffins are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with avocado oil spray.
- Divide the pizza dough into 12 equal pieces. Take one piece and flatten it into a circle. Place 1 tablespoon of mozzarella in the center and sprinkle with a little Italian seasoning. Pull the edges up and around the cheese, pinching to seal into a ball.
- Place each filled dough ball into a muffin cup. Repeat with the remaining dough, cheese, and seasoning.
- Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce over each dough ball. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and top with the sliced olives.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the muffins are golden brown and the dough is cooked through. Let them cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of dried oregano or red pepper flakes on top before baking.
- If you don't have avocado oil spray, use any neutral oil spray or brush the muffin tin with olive oil.
- Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Inspired by a recipe from FeelGoodFoodie