Pizza Muffins
If you need a meal idea your kids will actually get excited about, these Pizza Muffins are it. They’re soft, cheesy, packed with pepperoni, and perfect for little hands — making them a great option for quick dinners, after-school snacks, or lunchbox treats.
Easy pizza muffins are going to become a family favorite in no time. Whether you need to just grab one on the go or have time to sit down, they are the lunchtime or midday pick me up everyone needs. I just know this pizza muffin recipe is going to become a staple in your house!
A soft and pillowy base loaded with cheeses and pepperoni, these muffins are a super easy yet satisfying way to enjoy pizza, without calling for takeout or making an actual time-consuming pizza! The components are all mixed together in one bowl, making for quick and easy clean up while they bake up to perfection.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These pepperoni muffins are the ultimate for lunch prep! Whip up a batch and freeze them once cooled so you can add them to lunch boxes any time.
- This pizza muffin recipe uses mostly pantry staples and regular pizza toppings like cheese and pepperoni to make assembly so simple.
- These are ready in only 35 minutes. So much quicker than but just as tasty as a slice of pizza.
Ingredients For Pizza Muffins
- All-purpose flour – This is the base ingredient for these muffins. I haven’t tried it out, but I bet whole wheat flour would be a great swap. A 1:1 gluten free flour is also a great swap if you need it.
- Baking powder – The leavening agent used for these muffins.
- Parmesan cheese – Adds flavor to these savory handhelds.
- Seasonings – Salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning are all you need to make these savory muffins.
- Milk – Adds moisture and flavor. Use whatever type of dairy milk you have on hand.
- Eggs – These will be used as the binding agent for the muffins. Leave them at room temperature for about 30 minutes before beginning to ensure a nice even bake.
- Mozzarella cheese – Shred the cheese yourself for a better melt and flavor.
- Pepperoni – Chop up pepperoni so it is the perfect size for these muffins.
- Pizza sauce – This is just an added bonus for dipping if you like. Buy your favorite store bought sauce or make some homemade.
How To Make Pizza Muffins
- Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add in the milk, beaten egg, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and mix with a spatula until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Scoop batter into the greased muffin pan and bake for 18-20 minutes in preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve immediately with pizza sauce for dipping.
Pro Tips
- Using a cookie scoop is the best mess-free way to evenly portion the dough into the muffin tin.
- Brush some garlic butter on top of each muffin as soon as they come out of the oven for a flavor boost.
Everyone is going to go crazy for these fluffy bite-sized pizza muffins. Experiment with toppings each time you bake them!
Pizza Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup =Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¾ cup pepperoni chopped
- pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add in the milk, beaten egg, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and mix with a spatula until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Scoop batter into the greased muffin pan and bake for 18-20 minutes in preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve immediately with pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition
Storage
Fridge: Store leftover pizza muffins in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You may want to put them in the microwave to warm up and soften a little bit.
Freezer: Store in an airtight container or freezer bag. Leave in the fridge overnight to thaw before serving.
How To Serve Pizza Muffins
There are so many great ways to serve these savory muffins. Offer up some marinara or ranch for dipping as a start! Add them to school lunches with chocolatey Brownie Cookies, and a favorite fruit to round it out. No matter if these pizza muffins are served with a few more options or on their own, they’re bound to satisfy.
More Great Pizza Ideas
- Juicy, flavorful Pizza Chicken is such a fun and easy supper for the whole family. Expand the kids’ palates with a chicken breast recipe loaded with the familiar flavors of pizza.
- Use refrigerated dough to make up a batch of Pizza Crescent Rolls for a great after school snack this week. Kids love to help put these together, too!
- Your big kids are going to really enjoy whipping up their own English Muffin Pizza. With pizza sauce, cheese and all of their favorite toppings, this is an easy lunch or snack that will give them energy for the activities that await them.
- Get a golden crust and gooey cheese when you use your Air Fryer to make delicious Pizza Bagels. This is something your kids can work on by themselves with just a little help, maybe they’ll even make one for you!
