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Easy Pizza Muffins for Lunchboxes

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Bake these bite-size pizza muffins for a simple, cheesy snack perfect for parties or packing in school lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup mini pepperoni or chopped cooked sausage

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and egg.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the pizza sauce and pepperoni.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • These pizza muffins freeze well. Cool completely, then place in a freezer-safe bag for up to two months. Thaw overnight or microwave briefly to reheat.
  • You can substitute the pepperoni with cooked, crumbled Italian sausage or chopped vegetables like bell peppers.
  • For extra flavor, brush the tops lightly with melted butter mixed with garlic powder before serving.

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