Cheesy Mini Pizza Muffins
These bite-sized, cheesy muffins combine the flavors of pizza with the ease of muffins, making them the ultimate party snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup (80ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (100g) grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (75g) diced pepperoni
- Pizza sauce
- Optional toppings: diced bell peppers, olives, mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with paper muffin liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and olive oil until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in grated mozzarella cheese and diced pepperoni, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Top each muffin with a small dollop of pizza sauce and a sprinkle of additional mozzarella cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.’, ‘Customize the toppings with your favorite pizza ingredients.’, ‘Use freshly grated mozzarella for better melting and texture.’, ‘Start checking the muffins at the 20-minute mark to prevent overbaking.’, ‘Prepare the batter ahead and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150180
- Fat: 810
- Carbohydrates: 1215
- Protein: 68
Keywords: pizza muffins, cheesy muffins, party snack, easy appetizer, kid-friendly recipe