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Easy Cheesy Mini Pizza Muffins

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These mini pizza muffins are a quick, easy, and kid-friendly snack perfect for lunchboxes, combining cheesy, tomatoey flavors with a soft yet slightly crisp texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried oregano and basil)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ cup (180ml) milk (whole preferred)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture recommended)
  • ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup tomato sauce (pizza sauce or marinara)
  • Optional: ½ cup mini pepperoni slices or diced bell peppers

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your muffin tin with non-stick spray or line it with silicone liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: milk, egg, and olive oil. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Fold in the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Stir in the tomato sauce until evenly distributed. Fold in optional mini pepperoni or diced bell peppers if using.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. You should get about 12 muffins.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few melted cheese strands.
  9. Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or pack warm if eating soon.

Notes

[‘Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay to keep muffins tender.’, ‘Use room temperature egg and milk for better batter consistency and rise.’, ‘Shred your own mozzarella cheese if possible for better melting.’, ‘For extra cheesiness, sprinkle a little mozzarella on top of each muffin before baking.’, ‘If muffins brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking.’, ‘Prepare batter the night before and refrigerate to save time in the morning.’, ‘If using gluten-free flour, expect a slightly denser texture.’, ‘For dairy-free, substitute cheeses and milk with plant-based alternatives.’]

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