Microwave Mug Pizza

Microwave Mug Pizza

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 4m
Cook Time: 2m
Total Time: 6m
Servings: 1
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (22 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

342
calories
20g
fat
27g
carbohydrates
10g
protein
22mg
cholesterol
998mg
sodium
Microwave Mug Pizza

Recipe Description

My kids absolutely adore this Microwave Mug Pizza recipe. Quick, easy and safe for kids to make – it is a perfect Saturday night treat! Feel free to go wild with the toppings for this mug pizza. I keep it simple with pepperoni and cheese but you can add chopped onions, olives or mushrooms if you prefer!

Start by mixing the “pizza base” ingredients in the bottom of a mug. Spoon marinara sauce onto the base ingredients and gently spread it out over the surface. Scatter your pizza toppings onto the marinara sauce and microwave until the contents rise and the toppings are bubbling hot. Enjoy!

To make Microwave Mug Pizza, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Microwave Mug Pizza

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make the pizza base

    2 min
    Step 1 - Microwave Mug Pizza

    Place 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, ⅛ of a teaspoon of baking powder, 1/16 of a teaspoon of baking soda and ⅛ teaspoon of salt in a large microwave-safe mug. Mix well until fully combined.

  2. 2

    Add milk and oil

    1 min
    Step 2 - Microwave Mug Pizza

    Stir in 3 tablespoons of milk and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix until just combined. Don’t worry if it’s a bit lumpy.

  3. 3

    Add marinara sauce

    1 min
    Step 3 - Microwave Mug Pizza

    Spoon a tablespoon of marinara sauce on top of the batter. Spread it out but don’t mix.

  4. 4

    Add pizza toppings

    1 min
    Step 4 - Microwave Mug Pizza

    Scatter 1 generous tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese, 5 mini pepperonis and ½ a teaspoon of dried Italian herbs on top.

  5. 5

    Cook in the microwave

    2 min
    Step 5 - Microwave Mug Pizza

    Cook in the microwave for between 1 minute 10 seconds and 1 minute 20 seconds until it rises and the toppings are bubbling hot.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Microwave Mug Pizza

    Leave to cool for a couple of minutes and enjoy!

This Microwave Mug Pizza recipe is the perfect Saturday night treat! Your kids will absolutely love this mug creation! Try it soon and make sure you tag your social posts with #CookMeRecipes!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Tina
March 4, 2025
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Superb! I made this mug pizza for myself after a long week. It's so easy to prepare, I felt like a chef in my own kitchen. The gooey cheese and pepperoni were just delightful. Perfect for a simple yet satisfying meal. Highly recommend trying it out!

Wanda Smith
October 12, 2023
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OMG, this Microwave Mug Pizza is like pure magic! 🔮 I whipped it up for a friends movie night and we were blown away! So easy and soooo tasty! Seriously, get creative with toppings and you're golden! 🍕✨

Rosa Martínez
October 10, 2023
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¡Delicioso!

Ethan
October 10, 2023
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Amazing! My kids had a blast making this on a Saturday night. Quick and tasty, just how we like it!

Stefano
September 12, 2023
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Bro, this Microwave Mug Pizza is somethin' else! My kids were hyped when I whipped it up for our Saturday movie night. Super easy, just toss in the stuff and boom! Less mess, more fun! We love goin’ crazy with toppings. Can't wait to try it with mushrooms next time!

Kait
April 28, 2023
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Kids loved it!

Amy Johnson
March 17, 2021
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I made this Mug Pizza with my kids last Saturday, and we had so much fun! It's super easy, and they loved adding their own toppings. A brilliant way to bond and enjoy a yummy treat together!

Eisley Bismark
February 28, 2021
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It overfilled and there were burnt pieces on the top I don't get what I did wrong i literally followed the instructions to the T...

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