Pizza Muffins

Looking for a fun and savory twist on classic pizza? These Pizza Muffins are the ultimate fusion of comfort food and convenience, perfect for busy weeknights, lunchboxes, or party snacks. Bursting with pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella, mini pepperoni slices, and optional veggies like bell peppers and black olives, these muffins are a handheld delight that packs all your favorite pizza flavors into every bite. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour and Italian seasoning, they're quick to whip up in just 15 minutes of prep time and bake to perfection in under 20 minutes. Whether served warm from the oven or reheated for a quick snack, these fluffy, cheesy muffins are a crowd-pleasing treat that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for fans of savory baking, "pizza muffin recipes" and "easy pizza snack ideas" are must-try searches for this creative, flavorful twist on a classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 piece large egg
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup mini pepperoni slices
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 0.25 cup chopped black olives
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan or line it with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and Italian seasoning until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat together the milk, egg, and melted butter.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, mini pepperoni, grated Parmesan, chopped green bell pepper, and black olives. Stir until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

If desired, sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes on top of each muffin for added spice.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1090.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2746.9

Total Fat 158.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 571.9mg	0%
Sodium 7214.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 26.1g
Protein 99.5g	0%

Vitamin D 148.4IU	0%
Calcium 1519.7mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 1958.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.6%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 34.0%