Best 3 Wicked Good Pizza Muffins For Kids Recipes

Pizza muffins are a delectable treat that combines the flavors of classic pizza with the convenience of a handheld snack. These bite-sized wonders are perfect for kids' parties, lunch boxes, or a quick and easy meal. With their soft and fluffy interiors, crispy exteriors, and customizable toppings, pizza muffins are sure to be a hit with people of all ages.

This recipe article features three variations of pizza muffins: classic pepperoni, veggie delight, and supreme. The classic pepperoni muffins are a crowd-pleaser, featuring a tangy tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni slices. The veggie delight muffins are a healthier option, packed with an array of colorful vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives. The supreme muffins are a loaded version, combining the best of both worlds with pepperoni, vegetables, and extra cheese.

All three recipes use simple, everyday ingredients and are easy to follow, making them perfect for busy families or novice bakers. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article ensures that even beginner cooks can create delicious and visually appealing pizza muffins.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to make these wickedly good pizza muffins for kids!

Let's cook with our recipes!

PIZZA MUFFINS

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This kid friendly snack tastes and smells like pizza, but in a muffin form. Add in your fave toppings to change it up!

Provided by Stacie

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or corn oil)
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/3 cup pepperoni, diced
Toppings:
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni, cut into smaller size pieces
6 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning and salt. Make a well in the centre. Whisk together oil, milk, eggs and pour into well. Stir until just moistened.
Stir in cheese, red pepper and pepperoni. Divide among 12 paper-lined muffin cups.
Sprinkle cheese over muffins. Top with pepperoni pieces and 1 tomato half, cut side up..
Bake in 375°F oven for about 25 minutes or until the tops are firm to the touch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 40 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 251 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

"WICKED" CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

I found this recipe in and 'old school" muffin mania cookbook, tried it this evening with the kids and it was a huge hit. Really nice texture, light & fluffy. A+ in my book.

Provided by Lil Lemon

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1 cup milk

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour your muffin tray.
Mix togeher the dry ingrediants & the chocolate chips in a medium bowl.
Mix togeher, butter, egg & milk, and add to dry mixture.
Do not over mix, 30 strokes should do it.
Fill muffin tins 3/4 full and bake for 20 minutes.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 230.3, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 24, Protein 5.2

PIZZA MUFFINS

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If you like pizza, here's a muffin recipe that combines many of the ingredients that make pizza taste so good.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, oregano and salt. Combine the egg, butter, tomatoes and reserved juice. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. , Fill greased jumbo muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

For a crispy muffin, brush the tops with olive oil before baking.
Add a sprinkle of garlic powder or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the muffins tough.
Use a muffin pan with a nonstick coating or line the cups with paper liners to prevent sticking.
If you don't have self-rising flour, you can make your own by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
Be creative with your toppings! You can use any combination of your favorite pizza toppings.

Conclusion:

Pizza muffins are a quick and easy way to enjoy your favorite pizza flavors without all the hassle. They're perfect for a party or potluck, or as a fun and easy meal for kids. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a pizza muffin recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're craving pizza, give these wicked good pizza muffins a try!