Best Cheesy Mini Pizza Muffins (Kids’ Favorite Snack!)

Looking for a fun, delicious, and kid-approved snack or lunchbox idea? These Cheesy Mini Pizza Muffins are a guaranteed hit with little ones! Bite-sized, customizable, and packed with gooey cheese and classic pizza flavor — these muffins are perfect for school lunches, after-school snacks, or even parties. They're freezer-friendly too, so you can make a batch ahead of time and always have them ready to go.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 18 mins

Rest Time 5 mins

Total Time 33 mins

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 180 C

Servings: 6

Estimated Cost: 7

Calories: 140 kcal

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

These mini pizza muffins combine all the flavors of pizza into a soft, cheesy muffin that's easy to hold, eat, and love! Ideal for kids and grown-ups alike.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients:

1 large egg
3/4 cup milk (180ml)
1/4 cup pizza sauce (60g)

Add-ins:

1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices or chopped ham
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Topping (Optional):

Extra cheese or mini pepperonis for topping

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a mini muffin tin.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, oregano, garlic powder, and salt.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk egg, milk, and pizza sauce until smooth.
4
Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in pepperoni and cheeses.
5
Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups.
6
Top with extra cheese or mini pepperoni if desired.
7
Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
8
Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 140kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 320mg14%
Potassium 90mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 1.5g
Protein 6g12%

Calcium 110 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Freezer Tips: Let muffins cool completely before freezing in a single layer. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months.
To Reheat: Microwave for 30–45 seconds or warm in a toaster oven.
Customization: Swap out pepperoni for veggies, cooked sausage, or chicken. Great way to sneak in finely chopped spinach or bell peppers!

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