Killer Pizza Muffins
Get ready to satisfy your pizza cravings in the most portable and delicious way with these irresistible Killer Pizza Muffins! Perfectly blending the flavors of a classic pizza with the convenience of a grab-and-go snack, these savory muffins are loaded with gooey mozzarella, sharp Parmesan, and bites of pepperoni, all seasoned with garlic and oregano for that authentic pizzeria taste. A hidden center of rich pizza sauce adds an unexpected burst of flavor, while an optional sprinkle of fresh basil elevates the dish with a hint of freshness. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make, soft, and cheesy muffins are ideal for family snacks, party appetizers, or even school lunches. Serve them warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cups Pepperoni, finely chopped
- 0.5 cups Pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, and sugar until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and chopped pepperoni. Stir gently until evenly incorporated.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Add about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce to the center of each cup, then cover with an additional tablespoon of batter. Make sure the muffin cups are about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin (avoiding the pizza sauce) comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping and sprinkle with fresh basil, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.8 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.4 g | 397% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 597 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 7116 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 99.6 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 1637 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1509 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
