Perfect for snacks, parties, or even breakfast on-the-go, pizza muffins combine the flavors of pizza in a fun, bite-sized muffin form. With gooey cheese, tangy marinara, and savory pepperoni, these muffins are customizable and easy to make. Enjoy them warm for the ultimate pizza flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni slices (or diced regular pepperoni)
- Optional toppings: sliced black olives, diced bell peppers, mushrooms
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Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, olive oil, egg, and marinara sauce until smooth.
- Create Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Toppings: Fold in the shredded mozzarella and pepperoni slices. If desired, add any additional toppings like olives or bell peppers.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, or store them for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- These pizza muffins are a crowd-pleaser and can be served with extra marinara sauce for dipping!
