Description
These Easy Pizza Muffins with Biscuits are a quick and delicious cheesy snack made from refrigerated biscuit dough filled with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and mini pepperoni. Baked to golden perfection in a muffin tin, they are perfectly portioned and perfect for lunchboxes, parties, after-school snacks, or easy family dinners.
Ingredients
Pizza Muffins
- 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Shape Biscuit Cups: Separate the biscuit dough into 8 individual biscuits and gently flatten each one into a small disk.
- Form Dough Cups: Press each flattened biscuit gently into the muffin tin cups, shaping them to create small dough cups to hold the filling.
- Add Pizza Sauce: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into each dough cup, spreading it evenly at the bottom.
- Fill with Cheese and Pepperoni: Top the sauce with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle mini pepperoni over the cheese.
- Season and Add Parmesan: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder evenly over each filled biscuit cup.
- Seal Edges: Fold or pinch the edges of the biscuit dough slightly over the filling to keep it contained during baking.
- Brush with Butter: Brush the exposed dough edges with the melted butter to help achieve a golden, flavorful crust.
- Bake: Bake the pizza muffins in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Avoid overfilling the biscuit cups to prevent cheese and sauce from bubbling over during baking.
- Substitute mini pepperoni with cooked sausage, ham, mushrooms, or diced bell peppers for variety.
- For extra cheesy muffins, place a small cube of mozzarella inside each muffin before baking.
- Serve with warm pizza sauce or marinara as a dipping sauce for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in oven or air fryer for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Lunch, Kid-Friendly
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
