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Easy Pizza Muffins for Lunchboxes and Snacks

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Make these simple pizza muffins, perfect for kid-friendly snacks, party appetizers, or easy lunchbox additions. They freeze well for quick meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup mini pepperoni, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and egg until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in half (1/2 cup) of the mozzarella cheese and the chopped pepperoni, if using.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Top each muffin with a small spoonful of pizza sauce.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the sauce on top of each muffin.
  9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the pizza muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • These cheesy pizza cupcakes freeze well. Cool completely, then place in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Thaw overnight or reheat from frozen at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes.
  • For a different flavor, try adding finely chopped cooked sausage or bell peppers to the batter.
  • If you are making these for lunchbox pizza bites, ensure they are fully cooled before packing.

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