Description
This Pizza Cupcake recipe is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, featuring a savory batter filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasonings baked into individual muffin-sized treats. Perfect as a fun appetizer or snack, these bite-sized pizza cups are easy to make and serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
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 and dipping
Cheese and Toppings
- 1 cup mini pepperoni, divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 small cubes (about 1/2 inch) mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, whole milk, olive oil, and 1/2 cup pizza sauce until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Form Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined to avoid over-mixing, which keeps the cupcakes tender.
- Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Fold in 3/4 cup of shredded mozzarella, the grated Parmesan cheese, and 3/4 cup of the mini pepperoni evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into each prepared muffin cup until it is half full.
- Add Mozzarella Cube and Top: Place one mozzarella cube in the center of each muffin cup. Cover the cheese cube with the remaining batter, then sprinkle the tops with the remaining shredded mozzarella and mini pepperoni for a bubbly, delicious topping.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing the pizza cupcakes.
- Serve: Serve the pizza cupcakes warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush the tops of your pizza cupcakes with garlic butter right before serving.
- Make sure to grease the muffin tin well to avoid sticking.
- You can substitute mini pepperoni with diced cooked sausage or vegetables for variation.
- These pizza cupcakes are best enjoyed warm but can be reheated in the oven to refresh the cheese melt.
- Use whole milk for best texture and flavor, but 2% milk can be substituted if needed.
