Description
Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza Muffins bring the iconic, hearty flavors of Chicago-style deep-dish pizza into a convenient, bite-sized form. With their buttery, flaky crusts, savory layers of cheese, rich marinara sauce, and delicious toppings, these pizza muffins deliver all the comforting goodness of the classic pizza in a fun and portable way. Whether you’re craving a snack, hosting a party, or preparing a family meal, these muffins will surely satisfy everyone’s pizza cravings. Perfect for pizza lovers of all ages, this recipe is a fun twist on traditional deep-dish pizza that’s both indulgent and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Gather these ingredients to make your Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza Muffins:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup cooked Italian sausage (optional)
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Muffin Batter:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, milk, and egg until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to avoid a dense dough.
Assemble the Muffins:
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the muffin batter into each muffin cup, filling each about halfway. Press the batter down slightly to make room for the toppings.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Add a small spoonful of marinara sauce to each muffin, followed by a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Then, add your desired toppings, such as cooked sausage, pepperoni, or bell peppers.
- Top with More Batter: Spoon a little more muffin batter on top of the fillings, ensuring the toppings are covered. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the tops.
- Top with Extra Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top of each muffin, making sure it’s evenly distributed.
Bake and Serve:
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin. Garnish with fresh basil and additional red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 300-350 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 15g