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Tasty Pizza Muffins Recipe

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These pizza muffins are a quick, kid-approved lunchbox treat featuring a crispy edge and soft, pillowy inside packed with classic pizza flavors like mozzarella, pepperoni, and tomato sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt)
  • ¾ cup (180ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (about 30 slices) mini pepperoni slices (or chopped regular pepperoni or cooked sausage)
  • ½ cup (120ml) pizza sauce
  • ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, oregano, and basil.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with cottage cheese and milk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni slices.
  6. Spoon batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  7. Dollop about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on top of each muffin and gently swirl it in with a toothpick or fork.
  8. Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the muffins.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Use room temperature eggs for better rise. Fresh baking powder ensures fluffiness. If batter is too thick, add a splash of milk. For extra gooey muffins, sprinkle more mozzarella on top before baking. Muffins can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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