Calling all pizza and muffin lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary creation that combines the best of both worlds – Kid-Pleasin' Pizza Muffins! These scrumptious treats are not just any ordinary muffins; they're a burst of flavors and textures that will have kids and adults alike begging for more.
With three enticing variations to choose from, these pizza muffins cater to diverse palates. The classic pepperoni pizza muffins are a timeless favorite, featuring a golden-brown crust, a layer of tangy tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni slices.
Craving something a bit more veggie-packed? The supreme pizza muffins are calling your name. Bursting with an array of colorful bell peppers, juicy mushrooms, and succulent onions, these muffins are a symphony of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
But wait, there's more! For those seeking a unique twist on the classic pizza flavor, the BBQ chicken pizza muffins are an absolute must-try. Imagine the smoky sweetness of BBQ sauce, tender chicken pieces, and a generous helping of melted cheese – all nestled within a fluffy muffin.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Get ready to create a batch of Kid-Pleasin' Pizza Muffins that will become a family favorite in no time!
PIZZA MUFFIN RECIPE
These cheesy and delicious Pizza Muffins make for the perfect appetizer. They're filled with melty mozzarella, and topped with a yummy garlic butter, more cheese, and mini pepperonis.
Provided by Lil' Luna
Categories Appetizer
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Open can of biscuits, and cut each biscuit in half and then flatten and round out.
- Place TWO mozzarella balls in the center and wrap the dough around it to form a ball.
- In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, red pepper flakes and butter. Add olive oil and salt.
- Roll each dough ball in the butter/oil for a few seconds and then place in a mini muffin pan open side up.
- Combine shredded cheese and add some to each dough ball topped with a few pepperonis.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes and brush with remaining garlic butter from skillet.
- Sprinkle with salt and basil and serve warm with marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 1372 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY PEPPERONI PIZZA MUFFINS
Super easy mini pizzas - delicious and done in 20 minutes or less!
Provided by Johnna
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray 10 muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Press biscuits, one at a time, between hands to flatten. Place each flattened biscuit in a muffin cup; press into bottom and up sides of muffin cup. Set aside for biscuit to settle and slightly rise, about 5 minutes. Lightly press biscuits into cups as needed.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon pizza sauce into each biscuit; top each with 1 slice pepperoni and 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until biscuit is lightly browned and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Remove each pizza from tin and place on a cooling rack, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 438.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
WICKED GOOD PIZZA MUFFINS FOR KIDS
These calcium-rich muffins freeze well, can be packed in a lunch box straight from the freezer and will thaw by recess.
Provided by Chesska
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, basil and baking soda until combined. Stir in cheddar cubes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, eggs and butter until smooth. Stir into flour mixture just until well combined and no dry spots remain; stir in sweet pepper (batter will be very thick). Spoon batter into muffin cups, dividing evenly. Spoon 1 tsp pizza sauce on top of each muffin; sprinkle each with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake about 20 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in centre of one of middle muffins comes out clean. Let muffins cool in pan at least 5 minutes before removing, then let cool completely on a wire rack.
- You can freeze muffins in an airtight container for up to 1 month; defrost at room temperature.
KID-PLEASING TACO PIZZA
Kids will love this quick-and-easy take on both tacos and pizza. And you'll love that it's healthful, full of flavor, and lower in fat and calories! Kimberly Theobald - Galesburg, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 10 pieces.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Unroll crust into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in refried beans until blended., Spread turkey mixture over crust; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425° for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomatoes, lettuce and chips. Serve immediately., ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
Tips:
- For a crispy crust, brush the muffin cups with olive oil before filling them with the pizza dough.
- Use a variety of toppings to create different flavor combinations. Some popular options include pepperoni, sausage, bacon, vegetables, and cheese.
- If you don't have muffin cups, you can also use a mini bundt cake pan or a regular muffin pan lined with parchment paper.
- To make the pizza muffins ahead of time, assemble them and then freeze them. When you're ready to bake them, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and then bake them according to the recipe instructions.
- Pizza muffins are a great way to use up leftover pizza dough. If you have some leftover dough, simply roll it out and cut it into circles. Then, fill the muffin cups with the dough and top with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Pizza muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal that the whole family will enjoy. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner. With a variety of topping options, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So next time you're looking for a fun and creative way to use pizza dough, try making pizza muffins. You won't be disappointed!
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