Savory Pizza Muffins are definitely pizza worthy! These are perfect sized for individual servings. Have them for a snack, an appetizer, or a meal with a salad. Fast and easy to make– and all made from scratch!
Don’t you just love how pizza comes in all sizes, shapes, and creations?!
The possibilities of making pizza is really endless!
The pizza recipe I have for you today, is in the form of a savory muffin.
Texture so soft in the middle and crispy on the tops edges. Italian seasonings and melted cheese wrapped through out the entire muffin!
Of course, you may choose your favorite toppings to please the whole family. Mini pepperonis are fun!
When pizza is baked in this muffin form, it is perfect for individual servings or a snack on the go!
Think of when you have guests over for a casual party night, these Pizza Muffins are perfect! No utensils needed!
In fact, my Gatlon came to me and suggested he was craving some kind of cheesy pizza dilly... for on-the-go. With a teenager, you know it’s all about the part of grabbing the food and walking out the door. In his case, it’s getting to the skate park fast enough to do his BMX stunts before it gets crowded… and eating at the same time!
My boys have been enjoying these with every batch I’ve made. The muffins freeze really well, too. Great for popping out and having for lunch!
Enjoy, my friends!
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 5 ounce pepperoni, mini or cut slices
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into small pieces or sliced
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, seasonings, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the pieces of cold butter into the flour mixture until all crumbly looking. (Use a pastry cutter or work the cold butter with both hands into the flour.)
- Add the the pepperoni and mozzarella and 1/2 cup of grated cheese-- or your choice of toppings and cheeses.
- Add the beaten egg and the buttermilk. Stir with a spoon until all mixed together. Do not over mix.
- Spoon into a prepared (sprayed with non stick spray or with cupcake liners) muffin pan. You may overfill the cups just a little over the top. They will rise and puff up just a little bit.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Makes 6 large muffins. Fun to make in a mini muffin pan, too!
- Store in refrigerator, wrapped for up to 3 days. Or freeze individually.
–> For another on-the-go pizza idea, try these… also made from scratch!
Homemade Stuffed Pizza Pockets
What are your favorite pizza toppings?
Those look delicious! I love the pockets too. Grab and go is always nice when you have teenagers.
Kerry recently posted…On The Road Again
These are so great Gloria, love those little pepperonis too!!!
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These are an awesome idea, Gloria! My kids would go crazy over these…as would I. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
marcie recently posted…Peach “Caprese” Quesadilla {Farmer’s Market Friday}
Yes, yes, yes I LOVE how versatile pizza is and these are an absolute winner! I think I could live off of pizza if my hips wouldn’t protest, but now I can make handy muffin sized pizzas and hopefully get some kind of portion control, printed and pinned!
Annie @ Annie’s Noms recently posted…Mini S’mores Cheesecakes
I love these in a muffin! So cute and perfect to eat on the go! Pinning. 🙂
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Such a unique idea Gloria! I could eat pizza anytime, anyway it is served!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet recently posted…Tuna Potato Veggie Salad
Gloria, these look so awesome! There used to be this amazing little bakery down the street from my grandparents that made pizza rolls that I loved and these remind me of those!! Thank you so much for sharing these and pinning! Happy Friday!!
Cindy Eikenberg recently posted…July 4th Flower Favors-To-Go + An Announcement!
I love those little pepperonis! My guys would go crazy for these. I love being about to bake and freeze for later. Pinning!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods recently posted…Southwestern Pasta Salad
This is a perfect recipe for the FIVE children running in and out of my house all summer! But I have a question about the recipe. One ingredient seems to be missing. 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of what?
Just wondering because I’m making these yummy pizza muffins next week!
~ Ashley
Ashey @ 3 Little Greenwoods recently posted…Navy Kitchen Chandelier
There is something about the cheesiness of pizza that it utterly and completely addictive. This is comfort food made easy! Nobody minds a second pizza night, but it is always more fun when it is in a different form. I’ve seen pizza pasta, pizza salad, but not pizza muffins! Pinning!
Mary Frances recently posted…{Grain Free, Dairy Free} Chocolate Chunk Cake Cookies with almond butter frosting
We eat our fare share of pizza around here! The boys would be thrilled to grab these as they are running out the door to whatever practice they have! I love your recipes Gloria!
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Gloria, these are great! What a fun dinner to make for my girls I know they are going to LOVE them! Pinning!
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Gloria, we love pizza around my home and pepperoni is my teens favorite (ok, my hubby’s too!). Your pizza muffins are a great idea. I will definitely be trying! Hope you are having a great weekend!!! 🙂
Sheila @ Sweet Baked Life recently posted…S’mores Parfaits
I wish I had some of these for dinner tonight Gloria, they look so delicious!! Those tiny pepperoni are so cute. 🙂
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls recently posted…Best of the Weekend
These are adorable Gloria! Love this idea – perfect for when we’re on the go – love it! Pinning 🙂
Kelly recently posted…Blueberry Vanilla Lemon Oreo Ice Cream Cake
Nice idea to make such pizza muffins! I would love them with beer.. 😀
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Well the stuffed pizza pockets are in my top five favs of all time, so I’m definitely going to have to make these pizza muffins!!
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Yes, what is the missing ingredient states size not ingredient. Thank You
Pat, it is buttermilk. Thank you for pointing that out! I went in to update the recipe. You will absolutely love the texture. The buttermilk is the trick. (Still can’t believe I overlooked it… like a 100 times! Thank you, again!) 😉
Pizza in a muffin… Genius! I found your recipe over at the Create, Link, Inspire Tuesday link party at Naptime Creations. I host Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday and would love it if you would come over and share this recipe. I’m sure our party goers would love it! Here is the link http://bit.ly/1mF7z6K. Have a wonderful day!!
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These are so fabulous Gloria! My boys would just DEVOUR these 🙂 Pinned and shared on FB!
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Oh, these look like a treat! I love pizza in any form.
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