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Deep-Dish Pizza Muffins

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Deep-Dish Pizza Muffins are a fun and delicious twist on traditional deep-dish pizza, made into individual, muffin-sized portions. These savory treats are filled with layers of gooey mozzarella cheese, tangy marinara sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings, all baked in a muffin tin. Perfect for a quick snack, game day, or a family dinner, these pizza muffins are customizable and sure to satisfy any pizza lover’s craving.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (or pizza dough)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 cup cooked Italian sausage or pepperoni (optional)
  • 1 small bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil (for greasing)

Ingredient Highlights

  • Biscuit Dough: Refrigerated biscuit dough provides a quick, doughy base that mimics the crust of a deep-dish pizza.
  • Mozzarella Cheese: Mozzarella gives the muffins a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s the hallmark of any good pizza.
  • Pizza Sauce: Use your favorite pizza sauce or marinara sauce to bring the classic pizza flavor to these muffins.
  • Toppings: Customize your pizza muffins with your favorite toppings such as pepperoni, sausage, veggies, or even mushrooms.

Instructions

Prepare the Muffin Tin:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or non-stick spray to prevent the muffins from sticking.
  2. Prepare the Biscuit Dough: Open the can of biscuit dough and separate the dough into 12 individual biscuits. Flatten each biscuit slightly to fit into the bottom and sides of each muffin cup.

Assemble the Pizza Muffins:

  1. Add the Cheese and Sauce: Place about a tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese into the center of each biscuit dough piece. Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce over the cheese, about 1-2 teaspoons per muffin.
  2. Add the Toppings: If desired, add your favorite pizza toppings, such as cooked Italian sausage, diced bell pepper, and diced onion, on top of the sauce.
  3. Season: Sprinkle each muffin with a pinch of dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for extra flavor.

Bake:

  1. Top with More Cheese: Finish by sprinkling more shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of each muffin, covering the toppings and sauce.
  2. Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuit dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  3. Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the tin. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or extra pizza sauce if desired.

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