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Lunchbox Pizza Muffins Recipe

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These Lunchbox Pizza Muffins are a savory, kid-friendly snack that combines classic pizza flavors in a convenient, portable muffin form. Made with a fluffy batter loaded with mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni, they’re perfect for lunchboxes or quick snacks, offering a delicious twist on traditional pizza.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ⅓ cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)

Other Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup mini pepperoni (or finely chopped regular)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, and ⅓ cup pizza sauce until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and Italian seasoning to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  4. Fold in cheese and pepperoni: Gently fold the shredded mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni into the batter, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
  5. Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter into the greased muffin tin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. For an extra cheesy finish, sprinkle a little additional mozzarella cheese on top of each muffin.
  6. Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and set in the middle. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature, accompanied by extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
  • Mini pepperoni works best, but you can finely chop regular pepperoni as a substitute.
  • Great for meal prep; store in an airtight container and reheat before serving.
  • Can be made vegetarian by omitting pepperoni or using plant-based alternatives.
  • Make sure muffin cups are greased well to prevent sticking.

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