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I’m a pizza fiend, but those slices of cheesy pizza destroy any dreams I have of keeping my calories in check for the day. I simply can’t stop myself from taking that second -Â sometimes third -Â slice.
Sausage Pizza Muffins
For whatever reason, I can enjoy just two of these gooey sausage filled muffins and feel like I’ve totally indulged myself, yet the calorie count is virtually the same.
It’s all a mind game, isn’t it?
A single slice of sausage pizza contains approximately 330 calories, and two of my pizza muffins contain 300 calories. No real difference there, yet I’m much happier. I realize it doesn’t make sense, but it works for me!
Pizza Muffins Ready for the Oven
And how easy is this pizza recipe!
Sauté a chopped onion with a little garlic, add fresh tomatoes and pizza-like herbs, then spicy chunks of pre-cooked turkey kielbasa. Buy pizza dough from your local grocery store or pizza joint and press it into your muffin tins, fill them with your savory pizza mixture and top the whole thing with stringy mozzarella cheese.
Pizza heaven in a muffin.
Sausage Pizza Muffins
Pizza lovers unite and join me in my pizza obsession! You won’t be disappointed.
Enjoy your weekend!
Ingredients
- 1 large pizza dough, rolled out into a 12" circle
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large roma tomato, seeded and chopped
- ½ cup basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons oregano, minced
- 1 pinch red pepper
- 1 cup turkey kielbasa, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray a non-stick muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Heat a small skillet over medium high heat with oil. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, then add garlic. Saute another 2 - 3 minutes and remove from heat. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, and pepper to the pan with turkey sausage.
- Cut dough into small 3" - 4" circles and press into muffin tins. Dough will tend to shrink into wells so lightly press up the sides, then quickly fill with tomato and sausage mixture. Top with cheese.
- Bake 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and dough is lightly browned. Oven times may vary.
Notes
Calories per muffin: 142 Weight Watchers PointsPlus 4 Total Fat: 4.84g Cholesterol: 10mg Sodium: 275mg Total Carbs: 18.01g Dietary Fiber: 2.51g Sugars: 0.73g Protein: 5.63g
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A terrific recipe. I love pizzas myself and a perfect use for leftovers …an easily adapted recipe to whatever you got.
Thanks for sharing
Dave
I’m glad you like them. Have a good Sunday.
I had pizza for Friday night dinner and now that I read your post I’m feeling a bit guilty.
These would have been even better and much better for me.
Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef recently posted…Food Writer Fridays – Meet Charles Smith of Five Euro Food
Pizza is my comfort food of choice, so I have to find ways to lighten the calorie load.
Oh wow this is a very creative way to make a pizza, and much easier and a muffin no less. This is great and now I am going to have to try this. I am also a pizza fiend. Wonderful Kristi!
Suzi recently posted…Wasabi Guacamole with Lotus Root Fries
I’m going to make them with leftover roasted veggies for a nice work day lunch. Enjoy your Sunday!
I love my pizza and this is a nice clever way to enjoy it without taking on unnecessary calories. Recipe looks great and thanks for sharing this Kristi!
Jerry Ko | Simply Good Eating recently posted…Baked Lemon Grass Chicken Wings
These were fun to make too. Our local Top Foods and Trader Joes sell pre-made whole wheat pizza dough, so it makes these pretty easy to pull together.
What a fantastic way to enjoy something you love so much! I would definitely enjoy those!
RavieNomNoms recently posted…Friday Fun
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love pizza.
I love this idea and it does make sense to me. I can eat one 100 calorie pack of cookies and be satisfied. But if you told me to only take 2 cookies out of the big box, I’d never make it. Portion control is part psychology, I guess. Your psychology here looks really delicious!
Anita at Hungry Couple recently posted…Watermelon Martini
Good point and very true. I’m not a cookie fan, but I love chips. If I buy them by the small bag I’m fine, but if I open a big bag? I’m done for!
I love savoury muffins and try and experiment with different favour combinations. These look delicious and I will certainly give them a try.
I’m thinking a Mediterranean type with feta cheese and roasted veggies would be good too.
so yummy!! i could go for one of these right now! thanks for sharing!
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy recently posted…Spring Confetti Bowls! GF & BED!
Oh my gosh these are wonderful!! Hubby and I do snack dinners on the weekend. Your muffin pizzas are perfect, I know he’s gonna love them
Added them to my recipe box.
Have a great week Kristi
redkathy recently posted…Watermelon Granita Recipe with Anise Infusion
That’s a great idea – I love it – snack dinners. Sounds like a new weekend plan for me too!
I can’t stop myself from eating one wedge of pizza. No way to eat just two, three is the minimum. Love these pizza muffins..would be nice to go with a glass of wine, or two.
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted…Sourdough Olive Bread
I must admit that a glass of wine or two was part of the plan.
So much psychology involved in what we eat…I say, if two sausage pizza muffins satisfy you more than one slice of pizza, go for it! I know my kids would absolutely love these {me too!}
EA-The Spicy RD recently posted…Singing the Blues…Blueberry Lassi and a Blue Berry Basket Giveaway.
would be great for a party
rebecca recently posted…Food market in Bolzano, Italy
I love the idea of mini pizza muffins. You can totally go ahead with your choice of toppings and control your portion too! Great recipe.
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These muffins looks so tempting and hard to believe the calorie count. Pizza without guilt is going to be so much fun!!!
It’s interesting how our minds play tricks on us when it comes to food, isn’t it? Love the idea of making pizza muffins – great way to get the flavor I crave, and having it in a different form means I’m not automatically expecting to eat my (usual) 3 pieces! Great idea – thanks.
Ha! I’m so with you there – I could totally eat three pieces of pizza and be happy as a clam.
That’s so interesting and smart…pizza in a muffin! They look pretty and delicious….mmm.
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I’m so sorry about your injury! Feel better!
Oh! I love the idea of pizza in a muffin cup…especially the size…great way to control the portion!
Thanks for this awesome recipe and hope you have a great week ahead Kristi
It works for me. We had sunshine again today here in Seattle – lovely way to start the week.
Yeah..but could I eat just one?! <—- That's the comment I Would get from clients! And I would answer them by saying, yes, eat one, maybe 2, and before you eat them put the rest in the freezer to have another time!
Yum.
The Candid RD (Gina) recently posted…Possibly My Last Blog Post; Clean Eating’s Panko and Sage-Crusted Pork Cutlets
Great idea! I have to say I can stick with two, but my husband ate more than his share. I bet they’d freeze well.
Wow!What a wonderful recipe! Perfect for parties!
Erica recently posted…Bolitas de Yuca con Azúcar (Cassava Balls with Sugar)
I LOVE the idea of these mini muffins!!
Belinda @zomppa recently posted…Low-Salt Diet = Hypertension?: Olive and Thyme Farinata
I love the photo of the filling spilling out of the muffin–and I think this is a great trade-off for the pizza. Same flavors, but much healthier.
Cucina49 recently posted…Wherefore Art Thou, Dinner?
Thank you for the photo comment. I’ve really been trying to work on my picture taking skills. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Delightful treat and that too with less oil …..Love it:)
Malli recently posted…#213 Kerala Egg Masala halves in Home Made Puff Pastry
These are so darn cute
CJ at Food Stories recently posted…Strawberry Shortcake with Almond Flour Biscuit
They were fun to make. A nice change from the typical pizza.
Your pizza muffins would be perfect party food.
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