Description
Baking pizza muffins brings weekend brunch excitement straight to your kitchen, offering a quick and tasty twist on classic pizza flavors. Packed with cheese, marinara, and your favorite toppings, these handheld treats make weekend mornings deliciously memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups tomato puree
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 2 cups plain flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup diced ham
- ½ cup olive oil
Seasoning and Binding:
- 1 large egg
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup baby spinach
Instructions
- Warm your kitchen oven precisely to 360°F and coat each muffin cavity thoroughly with cooking spray.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk together 2 cups flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs until seasonings are completely integrated.
- In a separate bowl, blend 1 ½ cups tomato puree, ½ cup olive oil, and 1 large egg until smooth and well-combined.
- Create your muffin batter by gradually pouring wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed. Stop mixing when no flour streaks remain.
- Fold 1 cup grated cheese, ½ cup diced ham, and ½ cup baby spinach into your batter, ensuring toppings are evenly distributed.
- Divide batter among muffin cavities, filling each approximately ⅔ full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Slide muffin tray into the 360°F oven and bake for exactly 18 minutes, checking that tops turn golden brown and a toothpick emerges clean.
- Remove from oven and let muffins rest 5 minutes before extracting from the tray, allowing them to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Cheese options can transform these muffins, so experiment with mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend for different flavor profiles.
- Fresh herbs like basil or oregano will elevate the pizza taste and make the muffins feel more authentic.
- Gluten-free flour works perfectly for those with wheat sensitivities, creating an equally delicious alternative.
- Vegetarian versions shine by replacing ham with chopped bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg