Pizza in a Mug

This pizza in a mug is quick, cheesy, and microwave-ready in under 5 minutes. A single-serve personal pizza made with pantry staples no oven needed!

Prep time

3 minutes

Cook time

1 minute

Total time

4 minutes

Yield

1 mug pizza

Ingredients

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon baking powder

1/16 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon marinara sauce

1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese

5 mini pepperoni

1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

Instructions

1. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a 6oz microwave-safe mug.
2. Add milk and olive oil. Stir to form a batter.
3. Spoon marinara sauce over batter and spread gently.
4. Top with shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, and herbs.
5. Microwave for 1 minute 10–20 seconds or until cheese bubbles.
6. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Cooking times vary by microwave wattage; watch carefully to prevent overflow.

Use a small mug (6 oz). If yours is larger, check doneness earlier.

Customize toppings to taste: mushrooms, olives, or extra cheese all work!