Description
Make Easy Pizza Muffins for Toddler and Kids! Quick, cheesy, and customizable, these mini pizza bites are a hit for little hands and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- Muffin Base:
- 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
- ¾ cup milk (whole milk preferred)
- 1 large egg
- Pizza Flavors:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus more for topping
- ¼ cup mini pepperoni, plus more for topping
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- Optional Boosters:
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep Your Muffin Tin: First things first, get that oven humming to 375°F (190°C). Then, grab your trusty 12-cup muffin tin and either grease it or line it with paper liners. I always forget this step and end up with stuck muffins, so learn from my mistakes! It’s such a bummer when they don’t pop out easily.
- Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and the egg. You want it just combined, not frothy. This is where I sometimes get a little too enthusiastic with the whisk, and then I have to gently fold it in again. It’s just about getting them to say hello to each other.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a larger bowl, dump in your self-rising flour. Make a little well in the center, like a tiny flour volcano. This helps prevent lumps when you add the wet ingredients. I always smell the flour, it has such a distinct, comforting aroma, like baking possibilities!
- Mix It Up (Gently!): Pour the wet mixture into the flour well. Add your shredded mozzarella, mini pepperoni, and pizza sauce right in there. Now, here’s the trick: mix gently until *just* combined. Overmixing is the enemy of a tender muffin; it makes them tough. I’ve definitely gone overboard before, thinking “just one more stir,” and regretted it. Lumps are okay!
- Fill the Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter evenly into your prepared muffin cups. Each cup should be about two-thirds full. I usually use an ice cream scoop for this; it makes things so much tidier, or at least, tidier for my kitchen chaos! Top each with a little extra mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan, if you’re using it.
- Bake & Enjoy Your Pizza Muffins: Pop that muffin tin into your preheated oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Oh, the smell that fills the kitchen at this point! It’s pure magic. Let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. These Easy Pizza Muffins for Toddler and Kids are best warm!