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Easy Crispy Mini Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

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These mini pepperoni pizza muffins are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make, perfect for quick lunches or snacks with a satisfying crunch and melty cheese centers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal (15 g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup milk (240 ml), room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100 g)
  • ½ cup mini pepperoni slices (about 50 g)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, 25 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease the muffin tin lightly with olive oil or use non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, dried oregano, and garlic powder until evenly combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk milk, olive oil, and egg until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be a bit lumpy.
  5. Fold in shredded mozzarella and mini pepperoni slices carefully to distribute evenly.
  6. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top if desired.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Remove muffins from the tin and transfer to a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes to keep bottoms crisp.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Use room temperature ingredients for better blending and rise. Cool muffins on a wire rack to prevent soggy bottoms. Tent with foil if browning too quickly. For reheating, use an oven or toaster oven to maintain crispness.

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