Pizza in a Mug

5 from 3 votes

Pizza in a Mug is quick and easy to make in the microwave in under 2 minutes! Perfect for portion control when you only want a single slice without preparing an entire pie.

Prep Time3

Cook Time2

Total Time5

Course: Dinner, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 465kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
1/16 teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
5 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1½ tablespoons prepared pizza sauce
2½ tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
1/16 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
6-8 mini pepperoni slices

Instructions

In a 12 ounce, microwave safe, mug add the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Stir to combine.
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 1/16 teaspoon baking soda, ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
To the dry ingredients add the water and olive oil and whisk until no dry pockets of flour remains. A fork or mini whisk work best for this. Smooth the dough batter into an even layer.
5 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Top with the pizza sauce, being sure to smooth it out to cover the dough, then the shredded mozzarella cheese and dried italian seasoning.
1½ tablespoons prepared pizza sauce, 2½ tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/16 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
Microwave on high for 1 minute 15 seconds. Remove the mug from the microwave and top the melted cheese with the mini pepperoni slices. Microwave again for an additional 15 seconds.
6-8 mini pepperoni slices
Remove the pizza in a mug from the microwave and allow it to cool for a minute or so before eating as it will be very hot.

Notes

Tips:

Your Mug Matters: Be sure that you are not using too small of a mug for this recipe or it will overflow from the mug as it is rising in the microwave. The microwave cooking will cause the crust to expand quite a bit but then once the microwave stops, the dough will settle into the mug. Be sure to use a microwave-safe mug.
Pepperoni Placement: You can add the pepperoni slices before microwaving the pizza, but I find that they tend to get covered up by the bubbling cheese as it cooks and the presentation is not quite as nice. Whichever method you choose, it will taste the same. If adding the pepperoni after the dried herbs, then just microwave the pizza in a mug for a full 1 minute 30 seconds.
Tasty Toppings: Pizza in a mug recipes are perfect for piling on your favorite pizza toppings.
Make It More Meaty: Instead of pepperoni, try adding some crumbled sausage, ground beef, ham, chicken, bacon bits, chopped homemade meatballs, or any other type of meat in its place.
Make a Vegetarian Version: Make a meatless meal and top with your favorite vegetables, like asparagus, broccoli, mushrooms, green peppers, olives, onion, eggplant, and spinach. Or add some fruit, like sliced olives or pineapple.
Swap The Sauce. Who said pizza can only be made with marinara? Instead of the traditional pizza or tomato sauce, you can try using alfredo sauce, barbecue sauce, or pesto sauce instead.

Nutrition