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Easy Pizza Muffins for Lunchboxes

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Make these simple, cheesy pizza muffins perfect for quick snacks, party food, or freezer-friendly lunchbox additions. They are kid friendly and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 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, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and egg until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix the batter. A few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in half of the mozzarella cheese and all of the chopped pepperoni into the batter.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Top each muffin with a small spoonful of pizza sauce.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top of the sauce on each muffin.
  9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the pizza muffins cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • These mini pizza muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, then place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Thaw overnight or reheat from frozen for a few extra minutes.
  • For a different flavor, substitute the pepperoni with cooked sausage or finely chopped bell peppers.
  • You can use shredded cheddar cheese along with the mozzarella for extra flavor in these lunchbox pizza bites.

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