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Back to School Pizza Muffins

These back to school pizza muffins are soft, cheesy, and packed with classic pizza flavor. They are perfect for lunchboxes, busy mornings, and after-school snacks, and they make back-to-school days feel a little easier.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Mix-Ins

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup pepperoni chopped
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin pan.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and olive oil until combined.
  • Combine Batter: Gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Add Pizza Fillings: Fold in cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce.
  • Bake the Muffins: Divide batter evenly into the muffin pan and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and set.
  • Cool and Serve: Let muffins rest for a few minutes before removing and serving warm.
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