Pizza Muffins Recipe: Your New Favorite Snack Idea!
Cheesy Italian-Style Pizza Muffins are a quick and delicious snack idea, perfect for weeknight meals or as kid-friendly appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for kick)
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni or diced cooked sausage
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or dried)
- Optional: pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir in the egg and milk until combined, then fold in mozzarella, parmesan, and pepperoni.
- Divide the batter evenly into muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes or until puffed and golden.
- Let them cool slightly, then serve with warm marinara or pizza sauce.
Notes
- These muffins are great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences.
- Serve with a side of salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 160
- Protein: 7g