Sometimes we want to eat something new, but not too hard to make. Pizza is everyone’s favourite, but making a full pizza needs more time. So today I am sharing an easy and fun recipe that tastes just like pizza but takes less effort. We are talking about Pizza Muffins. These are small, soft, and full of cheesy flavours. You can eat them for breakfast, snacks, or even for kids’ lunchboxes. Even if you don’t know much about cooking, you can still make these easily. You don’t need a big oven or any special tools. You can make it in your normal kitchen using just a muffin tray.
Ingredients Needed for Pizza Muffins
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon oregano or mixed herbs
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½ teaspoon red chilli flakes (optional)
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½ cup curd (plain yoghurt)
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¼ cup oil or melted butter
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1 egg (optional)
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½ cup pizza sauce or tomato ketchup
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½ cup grated cheese (mozzarella or any cheese)
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½ cup chopped onion
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½ cup chopped capsicum (green bell pepper)
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¼ cup boiled corn (optional)
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A few sliced olives or chopped cooked chicken (optional)
How to Make Pizza Muffins at Home
First, take a big bowl. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, oregano, and red chilli flakes. Mix them all nicely with a spoon so everything spreads well.
Mix everything dry so that it spreads well in the flour. In another small bowl, mix curd, oil, and egg. If you don’t want to use egg, just add 2 more spoons of curd or a little milk. Then slowly mix the wet things into the dry ones. Mix gently, not too much, just enough so everything comes together like soft dough or thick paste.
After this, add chopped onion, capsicum, corn, and any other toppings you like. Also, add half of the cheese and pizza sauce into this mix. Now mix all again gently. It should not be very watery or very dry. Now take a muffin tray or small steel bowls. Apply a little oil or butter so it doesn’t stick. Pour the mix into each cup to half, because it will rise while cooking.
Once done, add a little more pizza sauce and cheese on top of each muffin. You can also put olives or small chicken pieces on top if you like. Now keep this tray in a pre-heated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15–20 minutes. Keep checking after 15 minutes by putting a toothpick. If it comes out clean, then your muffins are ready.
What Makes These Muffins Special
These muffins are very special because they taste just like mini pizzas, but take less time and effort. You don’t need any yeast or a long waiting time like normal pizza dough. Also, you don’t have to roll anything. Just mix, pour, and bake. Kids love them because they are small and easy to hold. Even old people like it because it’s soft and not hard to chew. You can make these for evening snacks, kids’ birthdays, or anytime you feel like eating something tasty and cheesy.
You can also change the toppings as you want. Add boiled chicken, mushrooms, paneer, or any leftover vegetables you have at home. It’s a good way to use things in your fridge without wasting. Even if you don’t have pizza sauce, just use tomato ketchup and sprinkle a little salt and pepper on it. You can make it less spicy or more spicy by changing the chilli flakes. It’s a full, flexible recipe.
Tips to Make Them Perfect Every Time
To make these muffins soft and not dry, don’t bake them too long. As soon as the top looks golden and the toothpick test is clean, take them out. Don’t overmix the batter either. Just mix till everything combines, that’s enough. If you don’t have a muffin tray, you can also use paper cups or small steel bowls. Just grease them well before using.
Also, don’t fill too much into cups. Only half is enough, otherwise, it will overflow while baking. You can keep them in the fridge for 2 days also. Just heat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds and enjoy. These are also good for a tiffin box because they stay soft and tasty.
Also Read: Simple Homemade Pasta Salad Recipe – Easy, Tasty & Healthy
Why You Should Try This Recipe
In today’s busy life, we all need simple food that can be made quickly and still taste great. This Pizza Muffin recipe is perfect for that. No big steps, no fancy ingredients. Just things that are mostly already in your kitchen. Plus, it gives a happy feeling because it has a pizza flavour. You can make this with your kids, too. Let them put cheese and toppings, they will love it.
Also, when guests come suddenly, they can be made quickly without any panic. Serve it hot with ketchup or chutney, and your guests will be impressed. It also looks cute and colourful because of the vegetables and cheese on top. People think you spent a lot of time, but it takes less than 30 minutes from start to end.
So next time you are hungry or want to make something fun and different, try this Easy Pizza Muffin recipe. It’s simple, tasty, and always a hit with everyone.