Description
Easy Pizza Muffins for Toddler and Kids are a lifesaver! Quick to bake, packed with flavor, and kid-approved. Perfect for busy parents and happy little eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- Muffin Base Essentials:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk (any kind)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Pizza Flavor Core:
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Savory Fillings:
- ½ cup mini pepperoni (optional)
- Aromatic Boosters:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prep the Dry Mix:: Grab a big bowl, hon, because we’re starting with the dry stuff. Whisk together your all-purpose flour, baking powder, and that tiny pinch of salt. I usually give it a good five or six swirls with a fork, just to make sure everything’s evenly distributed. This is where I always wonder if I’ve put in enough baking powder, but trust the recipe! These Easy Pizza Muffins need a good lift.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients:: In another bowl, crack that egg, pour in your milk, and drizzle in the olive oil. Give it a good whisk until it’s all blended. Don’t worry if it looks a little clumpy, it’ll all come together. I remember one time I grabbed the wrong oil – vegetable instead of olive – and honestly, it still worked, but the flavor wasn’t quite as robust for these Easy Pizza Muffins.
- Mix Wet into Dry:: Now, pour the wet ingredients into the dry. This is where you want to be gentle. Mix just until combined. Lumps are okay! Overmixing is the enemy of fluffy muffins; it makes them tough. I’ve made that mistake so many times, thinking I needed a perfectly smooth batter. Nope, a few lumps mean tender Easy Pizza Muffins!
- Fold in the Pizza Goodies:: Time for the fun stuff! Gently fold in your pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and those adorable mini pepperonis if you’re using them. You want to swirl it in, not mash it. I love watching the cheese streaks appear, it just smells so good already! Don’t overdo it, or you’ll deflate all that lovely air from your Easy Pizza Muffins.
- Fill the Muffin Tin:: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it really well. Then, spoon the batter evenly into each cup, filling them about two-thirds full. Remember my cheesy explosion story? Don’t overfill! This is crucial for nicely domed Easy Pizza Muffins, not volcano muffins. This step is key for success!
- Bake to Golden Perfection:: Pop that tin into a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 18-22 minutes. You’re looking for golden-brown tops and a toothpick inserted into the center to come out clean. The smell in your kitchen will be incredible, trust me! Let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy your Easy Pizza Muffins!