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Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

Pepperoni Pizza Muffins, a kid-friendly recipe, can be made in less than 30 minutes. Serve them with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Servings: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces refrigerated pizza dough, two 8-ounce tubes
  • 15 ounces pizza sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 5 ounces pepperoni, mini
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • grated Parmesan, garnish, if desired

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 12-count muffin pan (or two 6-count muffin pans) with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Unroll the pizza dough and lay each sheet side by side to form a rectangle on a large sheet pan or piece of parchment paper. Add a layer of pizza sauce on top of the dough, spreading it to the edges. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the sauce.
  • Add the mini pepperoni to cover the sauce. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
    Pepperoni Pizza Muffins
  • Cut the pizza into two equal halves. Cut each half into 6 strips. Roll each strip into a pinwheel and place it into one hole of the muffin tin. Sprinkle each muffin with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Recipe makes 12 muffins.
    Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

Equipment

  • 1 large sheet pan
  • 1 12 count muffin pan
  • 1 sharp knife, or pizza wheel for cutting the dough

Notes

Variations to the recipe:
Toppings: Use your favorite toppings in these pizza muffins. Swap in cooked and crumbled Italian sausage for the mini pepperoni. Add chopped mushrooms and green peppers for extra crunch. Use whatever your family likes best.
Sauce- I've made these pizza muffins with alfredo sauce, chopped broccoli and cheese. They were so good! You can also use pesto instead of red pizza sauce. Be creative and make a favorite combination that your family loves.
Dough- Do you have a family recipe for pizza dough? Use it to make these Pepperoni Pizza Muffins! Homemade dough tastes great, but refrigerated dough sure is a time-saver for busy home cooks.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 745mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 282IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 2mg