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Easy Cheesy Mini Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

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Quick and easy mini pizza muffins packed with gooey cheese and savory pepperoni, perfect for snacks or lunchboxes. Ready in under 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your muffin tin with olive oil or nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together self-rising flour, baking powder, garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk whole milk, egg, and olive oil until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing gently until combined. Add more milk by tablespoon if batter is too dry.
  5. Fold in shredded mozzarella cheese and about ⅓ cup of mini pepperoni slices.
  6. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Add a teaspoon of pizza sauce on top of each muffin, then a few pepperoni slices and a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until tops are golden and cheese is bubbly. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. Use self-rising flour for convenience or substitute with all-purpose flour plus baking powder and salt. Keep pizza sauce layer thin to prevent sogginess. Muffins can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in oven or microwave. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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