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Crispy Mini Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

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These crispy mini pepperoni pizza muffins offer a perfect balance of crispy edges and a tender, cheesy center, making them an easy and delicious snack or party treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (180ml) milk (whole or 2% recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup (about 100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • About 50 pepperoni slices, chopped or halved
  • ½ cup (120ml) marinara sauce
  • ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease your muffin tin well with olive oil or non-stick spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: milk and olive oil. Stir gently to blend.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir until just combined; the batter should be thick but spoonable with some lumps.
  6. Fold in shredded mozzarella and chopped pepperoni gently to distribute evenly.
  7. Spoon about one tablespoon of marinara sauce into the bottom of each muffin cup.
  8. Fill each cup with the batter mixture, roughly 2/3 full, and smooth the tops lightly.
  9. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of each muffin.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  12. Use a small spatula or butter knife to carefully loosen each muffin and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melt and texture. Grease muffin tin thoroughly to get crispy edges and easy removal. Watch baking time closely starting at 18 minutes to avoid burning. Spread marinara sauce thinly to prevent sogginess. For extra crispiness, broil muffins for 1-2 minutes at the end. Let muffins cool briefly before removing from pan. Reheat in toaster or conventional oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwave.

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Keywords: mini pizza muffins, pepperoni muffins, savory snacks, easy snack recipe, party food, kid-friendly snacks

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