Pizza anything is always a hit in my house – from Pizza Dip to Pizza Sliders – we’ve experimented with pizza in countless forms, so it was about time we added a Pepperoni & Cheese Pizza Muffin recipe to our repertoire!
These pizza muffins are the perfect lunch box treat – an easy, on-the-go way to enjoy pizza without the mess. My daughter always begs for those overpriced pizza breads in the bakery section of our grocery store so she was thrilled with these.
They would also be great to serve alongside soup or pasta as an alternative to biscuits, or as a slightly indulgent side for a salad supper.
Swap out the toppings, sauce or cheese for a fun twist. Sun dried tomatoes, sharp cheddar and black olives are next on my list!
Ingredients for Pizza Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni, chopped (or mini pepperoni)
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
Tip: Swap the pepperoni for more cheese or any other pizza topping.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Muffin tray
- Non-slip mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cheese grater
- Whisk
TIP: Try these reusable non-stick silicon baking cups for muffins that pop right out of the pan!
How to Make Pizza Muffins
Preheat oven to 350F.
Line a muffin tray with liners and set aside.
In a bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
Form a well and then add in the eggs, melted butter, and milk. Mix well.
Fold in 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup pepperoni.
Portion out 1/3 cup of batter into each muffin liner.
Top each muffin with 1/2 Tablespoon tomato sauce and a sprinkle of the remaining cheese and pepperoni.
Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until golden.
Remove from the oven and let them cool down before serving.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni, chopped (or mini pepperoni)
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Line a muffin tray with liners and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
- Form a well and then add in the eggs, melted butter, and milk. Mix well.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup pepperoni.
- Portion out 1/3 cup of batter into each muffin liner.
- Top each muffin with 1/2 Tablespoon tomato sauce and a sprinkle of the remaining cheese and pepperoni.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until golden.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool down before serving.
Would your kids go crazy for these Pepperoni & Cheese Pizza Muffins? What special lunch box treats do your kids go crazy for?
For more delicious muffins to bake with kids, check out these recipes:
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Jenne Kopalek says
Looks delicious! I am going to have to have my daughter try to make these.