Description
These easy Pizza Muffins are cheesy, saucy, and packed with classic pizza flavor in a fun handheld size. Perfect as a kid-friendly lunch, after-school snack, party appetizer, or quick dinner, they combine the best elements of pizza into convenient muffins that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni, chopped
- 1/3 cup pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and olive oil until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can lead to dense muffins.
- Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped mini pepperoni evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about halfway to leave room for the sauce and more batter.
- Add Pizza Sauce: Place about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce in the center of each muffin filled halfway with batter.
- Top with Remaining Batter: Gently spoon the remaining batter over the pizza sauce in each muffin cup to cover it.
- Sprinkle Parmesan: Evenly sprinkle the tops of the muffins with grated Parmesan cheese for a savory crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and cooked through when tested with a toothpick.
- Cool and Garnish: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute mini pepperoni with cooked sausage, diced ham, mushrooms, or bell peppers for variety.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent the muffins from becoming dense and tough.
- Serve with extra warm pizza sauce on the side for dipping to enhance flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Lunch, Kid-Friendly
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
