Description
These Easy-Peasy Cheesy Pizza Muffins are a delightful way to sneak in some hidden veggies into a tasty treat. Perfect for a quick snack or lunchbox addition, these muffins are a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 3 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots (optional)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 cup Mozzarella, Italian or Pizza Blend Shredded Cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line or spray a muffin tin.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and shredded carrots.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the milk, eggs, butter, and 3/4 cup shredded cheese until just combined.
- Fill muffin tin: Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling 3/4 of the way to the top.
- Add toppings: Spoon 1/2-1 tbsp of pizza sauce on top of each muffin. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and parmesan on top.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious pizza muffins!
Notes
- Feel free to customize these muffins with your favorite pizza toppings like pepperoni, olives, or bell peppers.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pizza Muffins, Cheesy Muffins, Hidden Veggies, Snack Recipe
