Description
Delicious pizza-inspired muffins perfect for parties and gatherings, featuring a unique bread base filled with savory ingredients.
Ingredients
- White bread slices
- Ground beef
- Low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Fontina cheese
- Pizza sauce
- Italian seasonings
- Other pizza toppings as desired
Instructions
- Flatten bread slices to about 1/4 inch thickness
- Press bread into muffin tins to form cups
- Brown the ground beef with seasonings
- Layer cheese blend, meat, and sauce in bread cups
- Bake until cheese is melted and edges are crispy
Notes
- Can be made vegetarian using plant-based meat alternatives, lentils, or mushroom-walnut mixture
- Components can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead
- Can be refrigerated for up to 3 hours before serving
- Reheat at 350°F for 5-7 minutes if needed
- Mini versions can be made using mini muffin tins
- For best cheese pull, use 60% mozzarella, 25% provolone, and 15% fontina
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
Keywords: pizza muffins, party food, kid-friendly recipe, appetizers, cheese pull, pizza cups
