Description
These Pizza Cupcakes are a fun twist on traditional pizza, combining all your favorite flavors in a convenient handheld form. Perfect for parties or a quick meal!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce, plus extra for topping
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup mini pepperoni, divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 small cubes of mozzarella cheese (about 1/2 inch each)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, olive oil, and pizza sauce until well combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in 3/4 cup of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and 3/4 cup of mini pepperoni.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
- Place a cube of mozzarella in the center of each. Top with remaining batter, ensuring the cheese cube is covered. Sprinkle remaining shredded mozzarella and mini pepperoni on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are golden and cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing.
- Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Pro Tip: For extra flavor, brush the tops of your Pizza Cupcakes with a little garlic butter right before serving. It adds an extra layer of flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
