Mini Pizza Muffins

These had mixed reviews. They smell yummy, but were a little bland. I'm willing to give them another try, though--maybe adding more cheese or a tablespoon of Italian seasoning to the batter.

Mini Pizza Muffins
Adapted from Mommy Makes at food.com


1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. fine cornmeal
1 Tbs. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. oil
1/2 pizza or marinara sauce (I used spaghetti sauce)
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 c. pepperoni, finely chopped (or 1/3 c. cooked sausage or 1/3 c. veggies)

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease 36 mini muffins tins.

In a large bowl stir the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together. In a separate smaller bowl, blend the egg, milk, and oil together. Make a well in the center and add the liquid mixture, stirring until combined.

In another small bowl, combine the pizza sauce and cheese.

Fill the muffin tins halfway. Evenly divide the sauce mixture among the muffins. Top with the pepperoni/sausage/veggies. Cover the toppings with the remaining batter.


Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. When cooled, place on a cookie sheet in the freezer. When frozen solid, place in a labeled ziptop bag.

To serve, place the desired number of muffins in a container in a lunch box (they will defrost by lunchtime). Or, heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.