Description
This Pizza in a Mug is a fast, flavorful single-serving pizza made entirely in the microwave no oven, no yeast, and no waiting. The dough comes together with pantry basics right in your mug, then gets topped with marinara, melty mozzarella, pepperoni, and a pinch of herbs. It’s the perfect fix for pizza cravings in under 5 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Dough
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
1/16 teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk (any kind)
1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Toppings
1 tablespoon marinara sauce
1 generous tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese
5 mini pepperoni
½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil or oregano)
Instructions
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Mix the Dough
In a 12 oz microwave-safe mug, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in milk and olive oil until the batter is smooth and thick similar to pancake batter. -
Layer Sauce and Cheese
Spoon marinara sauce over the top of the batter. Spread it evenly without mixing into the dough. -
Add Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then place mini pepperoni on top. Finish with a pinch of dried Italian herbs. -
Microwave
Microwave on high for 1 minute to 1 minute 15 seconds, depending on your microwave’s wattage. The dough should puff up, and the cheese should be melted and bubbly. -
Cool and Serve
Let sit for 1 minute before eating. This helps the center finish cooking and makes it easier to enjoy straight from the mug.
Notes
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For best results, use a mug that holds at least 12 oz to prevent overflow.
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Marinara sauce gives a slightly deeper flavor than standard pizza sauce.
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If your microwave runs hot, start with 50 seconds and add time in 10-second increments to avoid overcooking.
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You can swap the mini pepperoni for cooked sausage crumbles or keep it vegetarian with sliced mushrooms.
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Freshly shredded mozzarella melts better than pre-shredded varieties.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
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