Description

These Easy Focaccia Muffins are a delightful twist on traditional focaccia bread, made using frozen dinner rolls. After a slow rise, the dough is indented, drizzled with olive oil, and topped with a flavorful combination of cherry tomatoes, black and green olives, feta cheese, Parmesan, and oregano. Baked until golden brown, these muffins offer a perfect handheld appetizer or snack with the classic flavors of focaccia.

Ingredients

Dough

12 frozen dinner rolls

Toppings

Cherry tomatoes, sliced, to taste
Black olives, sliced, to taste
Green olives, sliced, to taste
Feta cheese, crumbled, to taste
6 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
Dash of salt
12 teaspoons olive oil (for drizzling before toppings)

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Instructions

Place dough: Put one frozen dinner roll into each cup of an ungreased muffin tin, setting the base for your focaccia muffins.
Rest dough: Cover the muffin tin tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled in size, approximately 6 hours, following package instructions for frozen rolls.
Create indents: After rising, gently press down on each roll with your fingertips to make shallow indentations, mimicking traditional focaccia bread texture.
Drizzle olive oil: Generously drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil over each roll, making sure it pools in the indentations, which will help infuse flavor and create a crispy crust.
Add toppings: Sprinkle sliced cherry tomatoes, black and green olives, crumbled feta, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and a dash of salt onto each muffin, filling the indentations with these colorful, savory toppings.
Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s fully heated by baking time.
Bake: Place the muffin tin into the oven and bake the focaccia muffins for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool slightly in the tin for a few minutes to set.
Serve: Transfer the focaccia muffins to a serving plate and enjoy them warm, offering a delicious bite-sized focaccia experience.

Notes

You can customize the toppings to your liking, such as using other herbs like rosemary or adding caramelized onions.
If preferred, use fresh dough or homemade dough instead of frozen rolls; adjust rising time accordingly.
Ensure the indentations are not too deep to prevent toppings from falling off during baking.
These muffins can be served as appetizers, snacks, or alongside a salad for a light meal.

Prep Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian