Description
Delicious and fun to make, these Pizza Cupcakes are a creative twist on traditional pizza. Perfect for parties or snacks, these savory treats will delight your taste buds!
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
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, olive oil, and pizza sauce until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add cheeses and pepperoni: Fold in 3/4 cup of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and 3/4 cup of mini pepperoni.
- Fill muffin cups: Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
- Add cheese cubes: Place a cube of mozzarella in the center of each cup. Top with remaining batter, ensuring the cheese cube is covered. Sprinkle remaining shredded mozzarella and mini pepperoni on top.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing from the pan. 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: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 414mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 21mg
