Lunchbox Magic: 15-Minute Pizza Muffins
Quick and delightful pizza muffins that combine the flavors of pizza in a portable muffin form, perfect for lunchboxes or snacks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup diced pepperoni (or preferred toppings)
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers or spinach
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Fold in the shredded mozzarella, diced pepperoni, and chopped vegetables.
- Pour in the pizza sauce and gently stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Grease a standard muffin tin or use paper liners. Fill each cup about halfway with the batter.
- Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, avoid overmixing the batter, and feel free to customize toppings to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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