Description
Back-to-school pizza muffins are a fun and delicious way to bring pizzeria flavors right to your kitchen. These fluffy, cheesy muffins are packed with zesty pepperoni and aromatic herbs, making them perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or family movie nights. Quick to prepare and fully customizable, they offer an exciting culinary adventure the whole family can enjoy. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty treat that satisfies cravings and makes mealtime enjoyable!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the milk and pizza sauce until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry mixture, folding in shredded cheese and pepperoni slices gently.
- Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (66g)
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg