Description
Delicious pepperoni cheese muffins perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- oil, butter, or baking spray (for greasing muffin cups)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup pepperoni slices (about 2 oz., cut into quarters)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons pizza sauce (divided)
- shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- pepperoni slices (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with unsalted butter, oil, or baking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Italian seasoning, baking powder, and garlic powder.
- Stir in the cornmeal until evenly combined.
- Add the shredded mozzarella and pepperoni to the dry mixture. Toss gently so the cheese and pepperoni are coated with the flour mixture.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in ⅓ cup pizza sauce and the whole milk. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix the batter.
- Using a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of the remaining pizza sauce on top of each muffin. If desired, use a knife to gently swirl it into the batter without fully mixing it in.
- Top each muffin with additional shredded mozzarella and, if desired, more pepperoni slices.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute the pepperoni with your favorite meats or leave it out for a vegetarian option.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg