Description

Mini pizzas baked in a muffin tin, offering a fun, snackable version of classic pizza that’s easy to make and customize.

Ingredients

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Savory Cupcake Batter

2 cups All-purpose flour (Spooned and leveled for accuracy.)
1 tbsp Baking powder (For leavening to help cupcakes puff up.)
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 large Eggs
1 cup Milk (Any kind is fine.)
1/4 cup Olive oil or melted butter
1/2 cup Grated parmesan (Optional, but enhances flavor.)

Pizza Fillings

1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese (Low moisture mozzarella is best.)
1 cup Pepperoni slices (Cut into quarters.)
1 cup Pizza sauce (Thick sauce is preferred.)

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Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Grease the muffin tin well, especially around the edges.
In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and optional parmesan.
In another bowl, mix together the wet ingredients: eggs, milk, and olive oil or melted butter.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Let it sit for 2 minutes.

Assembly

Add a spoonful of batter into each muffin cup to cover the bottom.
Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce on top, avoiding the edges.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Add pieces of pepperoni on top of the cheese.
Top with another spoonful of batter and add a bit more cheese on top.

Baking

Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes until they are golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Allow to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before removing.

Notes

To ensure tenderness, avoid overmixing the batter and use thick sauces to prevent sogginess. You can customize toppings to suit taste preferences. Pizza cupcakes freeze well and are excellent for meal prep.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Calories: 180
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 350
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 1
Protein: 6