Pizza in a Mug Recipe
This quick and easy Pizza in a Mug recipe is the perfect solution when you’re craving a personal-sized pizza in minutes. Using simple pantry ingredients and a microwave, you can enjoy a warm, cheesy pizza topped with pepperoni and Italian seasoning without the wait or fuss of traditional oven baking.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds
- Total Time: 6 minutes 30 seconds
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Dry Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/16 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings
- 1 ½ tablespoons prepared pizza sauce
- 2 ½ tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pinch (approx. 1/16 teaspoon) dried Italian seasoning
- 6–8 mini pepperoni slices
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a 12-ounce, microwave-safe mug, add the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir thoroughly to combine all the dry ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the water and olive oil to the dry mixture. Use a fork or mini whisk to blend until no dry flour pockets remain, forming a smooth, even dough batter.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough batter surface, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and evenly distribute the dried Italian seasoning atop the sauce.
- First Microwave Cook: Microwave the mug on high for 1 minute and 15 seconds. This allows the dough to cook and the cheese to begin melting.
- Add Pepperoni and Final Cook: After the initial cooking, remove the mug carefully from the microwave. Place the mini pepperoni slices on top of the melted cheese, then microwave again for an additional 15 seconds to warm the pepperoni.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pizza in the mug cool for about a minute before eating, as it will be very hot. Enjoy directly from the mug or transfer to a plate.
Notes
- Ensure the mug you use is microwave-safe to avoid damage or accidents.
- You can adjust the amount of cheese and pepperoni to suit your taste preferences.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the pepperoni and add vegetables like bell peppers or olives.
- The cooking time may vary slightly depending on microwave wattage; adjust accordingly.
- Use prepared pizza sauce for convenience; homemade sauce works well too.
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