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Mini Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
  • Optional: chopped fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C); grease a mini muffin tin or use liners.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, oregano, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Mix in milk and egg just until combined.
  4. Fold in mozzarella and pepperoni.
  5. Fill cups 2/3 full.
  6. Top each with a little pizza sauce; swirl lightly into batter with a toothpick.
  7. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden and a center toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in tin a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  9. Garnish with optional basil.

Notes

These muffins freeze well! Just pop them in the microwave for a quick snack later on. You can customize the toppings by adding other favorite pizza ingredients, like diced bell peppers or olives.