Easy Focaccia Muffins (2024)

Learn how to make easy focaccia muffins for savory bread bites that pair perfectly with all your favorite dishes, whether you’re serving up soups or salads, or just need a delicious snack. With bright tomatoes, briny olives, and melty cheese all tucked into fluffy bread, no one can resist these savory, mouthwatering muffins!

What Are Focaccia Muffins and Reasons You Need This Recipe

Focaccia muffins are basically bite-sized pieces of focaccia bread. Just as flavorful as they are adorable, they bake in a muffin tin, creating perfectly poppable pieces.

We use Mediterranean-inspired toppings, but anything goes! With our version, you don’t even have to spend time making the dough.

We’re sharing all our tips and tricks to create bakery-worthy focaccia bites with minimal prep time and a quick cook time. They’re going to become your new favorite side dish recipe!

Recipe Ingredients

Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for this recipe. Be sure to take a look at the recipe card below for the complete details and nutrition information!

• Dinner Rolls – This is our secret to creating showstopping focaccia recipes with ease! We love Rhodes dinner rolls, but any frozen variety will work.
• Tomatoes – Grape or cherry tomatoes add a pop of color and a savory, acidic taste.
• Olives – A combination of black and green olives adds a tangy, salty flavor that pairs wonderfully with the buttery rolls.
• Cheese – Use feta crumbles and parmesan cheese for extra gooey goodness.
• Seasonings – Dried oregano and salt enhance the savoriness of the focaccia bites.
• Olive Oil – This is crucial to creating a rich flavor and golden exterior! For the best results, use a high-quality olive oil that has a bold, peppery taste.

Focaccia But Make It Muffins

1. Rest the dough. Fill each muffin cup with a frozen dinner roll. Then, cover the muffin tin with plastic wrap. Set it aside, letting the dough double in size.
2. Indent. Gently press down on each roll, creating several indents with your fingertips.
3. Top the muffins. Drizzle each roll with olive oil, filling the indents. Then, add your toppings of choice.
4. Bake. Transfer the muffin tin to a preheated oven, and bake until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
5. Serve. Allow the focaccia muffins to cool slightly in the pan. Then, enjoy warm!

Tips for Success

• Allow Plenty of Rising Time. It’s crucial to let the dough rest in a warm, dry place. Otherwise, the rolls won’t rise up and become soft and fluffy as they bake.
• Don’t Skimp on the Oil. Not only does this add tons of flavor, but it also helps the toppings cling to the bread and creates an almost caramelized exterior.
• Use Pizza Dough. Don’t have rolls on hand? Roll your favorite pizza dough into balls, and use it instead!

How to Store

• Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for two to three days.
• Freeze the muffins on a baking sheet until solid. Then, transfer them to a sealable bag, and keep them frozen for up to one month.
• Reheat your focaccia bites thawed or frozen in the oven just until heated through. Be careful not to burn!

Common Questions About This Focaccia Muffins Recipe

More Drool-Worthy Focaccia Recipes

We are big fans of focaccia so we have no shortage of recipes for variations of this flavorful bread!

• Quick Focaccia Recipe with Za’atar Seasoning
• Easy Focaccia Recipe with Tomatoes
• No Knead Cheesy Focaccia Bread
• No-Knead Olive Focaccia Bread