Pizza Cupcake
A Pizza Cupcake is the best of both worlds! They taste just like a mini pizza and a pizza muffin combined! Loaded with cheese, pepperoni, and all the pizza goodness you love, they’re a fun twist on traditional pizza. They’re perfect for party appetizers, game day, or a quick and fun dinner that kids will love! I’ve even used them for a busy weekday dinner!
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Who doesn’t love pizza in a fun, handheld form? These mini pizzas are basically a pepperoni pizza in muffin cups. Someone asked if I saw the Pizza Cupcakes Shark Tank episode and did these? I can honestly say, no! My kids love pizza and muffins, so I’m always looking for easy kid snacks.
My twins like to call them “cupcakes” because they’re baked in a muffin pan and look like a little treat. I mean who can resist that gooey cheese in the middle? Plus, I already have a pizza muffins recipe made with freshly milled wheat. So that’s why they’re called pizza cupcakes!
What you’ll love about this Pizza Cupcakes Recipe:
Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this amazing Pizza Cupcake Recipe:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Dried oregano
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Eggs
- Whole Milk
- Olive oil- I’ve used avocado oil, and vegetable oil. Use whatever you have!
- Pizza sauce
- Mini pepperoni- I love to use the little mini pepperonis, but I’ve also used whole slices before and just chopped them up.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated parmesan cheese
- mozzarella cheese cubes
INGREDIENT NOTES:
- Mini pepperoni: These small pepperoni slices are perfect for getting a little taste of pepperoni with each bite, plus they’re just so adorable to look at!
- Mozzarella cubes: Adding a cube of mozzarella in the center gives each cupcake a gooey cheese center!
- Pizza sauce: Use your favorite store-bought pizza sauce or make your own for extra flavor.
HOW TO MAKE PIZZA CUPCAKES STEP-BY-STEP:
Check out the quick visual guides below. For full instructions and ingredients, see the printable recipe card at the end.
STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 12-count muffin pan with cooking spray. You can also use cupcake liners for easier clean up.
STEP 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
STEP 3: In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, olive oil, and pizza sauce until well combined.
STEP 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
STEP 5: Fold in shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and mini pepperoni.
STEP 6: Fill each muffin cup with batter. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center of each.
STEP 7: Top with the remaining batter, ensuring the cheese cube is covered. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella and mini pepperoni on top.
STEP 8: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
STEP 9: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing the cupcakes. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
PRO TIP:
For extra flavor, brush the tops of your Pizza Cupcakes with a little garlic butter or right before serving. It adds an extra layer of flavor!
Storage and Reheating
Storage: : Store leftover pizza cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat frozen pizza cupcakes in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through. You can also microwave individual pizza cupcakes for a quick lunch or snack
Freezing: Allow the pizza cupcakes to cool completely. Place them on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 1 hour. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Additions & Substitutions
ADDITIONS:
- Veggies: Add some finely chopped bell peppers or mushrooms to the batter for extra flavor and texture.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Cheese: Try using cheddar or provolone for a different flavor profile.
- Meats: Swap the pepperoni for sausage or ham for a Meat Lovers pizza feel!
Questions about this Mini Pizza Recipe
What other toppings can I use?
Try cooked sausage, bacon, ham, mushrooms, bell peppers, or black olives. Just avoid adding too many wet ingredients.
Can I use homemade pizza dough?
Absolutely. Homemade pizza dough works great in this recipe and lets you customize the flavor.
Can I pack pizza cupcakes in lunchboxes?
Yes! They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making them a great lunchbox option.
Can I make these in a mini muffin pan?
Yes. Reduce the baking time and check them a few minutes early since mini pizza cupcakes bake faster.
Why did my pizza cupcakes get soggy?
Too much sauce or vegetables with high water content can make them soggy. Use sauce sparingly and pat vegetables dry before adding them.
What Can I Serve with these Pizza Cupcakes?
These tasty little pizza snacks are perfect on their own, but you can also serve them with a side salad, garlic bread, or green beans for a complete meal.
They’re great as a party appetizer or a fun snack for kids! My kids like them served with extra pizza sauce, ranch dressing, or even garlic butter for dipping!
Pizza Cupcake
Equipment
- 1 Muffin Pan 12-count
- 1 Muffin Pan (double recipe) 24-count
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce plus extra for topping
- 1 cup mini pepperoni divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 small cubes mozzarella cheese about 1/2 inch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.2 cups all-purpose flour,2 teaspoons baking powder,1 teaspoon dried oregano,1/2 teaspoon garlic powder,1/2 teaspoon salt,1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, olive oil, and pizza sauce until well combined.2 large eggs,1 cup whole milk,1/4 cup olive oil,1/2 cup pizza sauce.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in 3/4 cup of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and 3/4 cup of mini pepperoni.1 cup mini pepperoni,2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese,1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
- Place a cube of mozzarella in the center of each.Top with remaining batter, ensuring the cheese cube is covered.Sprinkle remaining shredded mozzarella and mini pepperoni on top.12 small cubes mozzarella cheese
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing.
- Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
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Looks delicious! Great for a party!
Yes, they’re a great party snack!
These look great, going to give it a go. In the writing part of the post I think the freezing instructions are wrong, it talks about freezing the hash and warming it in a pan.
Thank you! Yes, I use a blog post template to make it quicker on me and I didn’t delete the old recipe part out. I have changed it now, thanks again!