About this recipe

These easy, cheesy pizza muffins are the ultimate kid-friendly snack or after-school bite. Savory muffin batter loaded with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and mini pepperoni bakes up into perfectly portioned, grab-and-go treats that taste just like pizza in muffin form. They come together in under 30 minutes with pantry staples and are a guaranteed hit with picky eaters and adults alike.

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to ![375°F]. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin generously with cooking spray or butter, making sure to coat the rims to prevent sticking.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt until combined.

3. 3

   In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, olive oil, and pizza sauce until smooth and well blended.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined — a few lumps are fine. Do not overmix or the muffins will be tough.

5. 5

   Fold in ¾ cup of the mozzarella cheese, ⅓ cup of the mini pepperoni, all of the Parmesan cheese, and the diced green bell pepper (if using). Stir until evenly distributed.

6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin tin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Top each muffin with a pinch of the remaining mozzarella cheese, a few mini pepperoni, and a light sprinkle of oregano.

7. 7

   Bake for 16–18 minutes, until the tops are golden and a cake tester inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The cheese on top should be melted and lightly browned.

8. 8

   Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then run a butter knife around the edges and transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.