Lunchbox Magic: 15-Minute Pizza Muffins
Quick and delightful Pizza Muffins perfect for lunchboxes and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup diced pepperoni or chopped vegetables
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
- Fold in the shredded mozzarella and diced pepperoni or vegetables.
- Pour in the pizza sauce, stirring gently until just combined.
- Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners, filling each muffin cup three-quarters full.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack and serve warm.
Notes
Great for freezing! Store in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg