Easy pepperoni pizza muffins –Are you looking for a fun and easy recipe to share with your kids in the kitchen? These Easy Pepperoni Pizza Muffins are not only delicious but also simple enough for little hands to help out. Perfect for an afternoon snack or a weekend treat, these muffins bring all the classic flavors of pizza into a delightful muffin form. Let’s get started!
Easy Pepperoni Pizza Muffins
These pizza muffins are a great way to bond with your children as they can take part in mixing, pouring, and adding toppings. Plus, they can customize their muffins with their favorite ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices, chopped
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to mix.
- Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped pepperoni to the dry ingredients and mix until they are well coated with flour. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom while baking.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and pizza sauce until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- If you’d like, sprinkle some extra cheese and pepperoni on top of each muffin for added flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these scrumptious pizza muffins warm, or pack them for a tasty lunch or snack on the go!
These Easy Pepperoni Pizza Muffins are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Get your little ones involved and enjoy a delicious time baking together!