By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 4, 2026
Serves 14
304 cal · 25 min
Pizza Muffins
Recipe GLPRc7fa70f19a9e50
Savory cheese and pepperoni muffins with Italian herbs. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an on-the-go snack. These tender muffins combine the flavors of pizza in a convenient hand-held form.
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Ingredients
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup canola or vegetable oil
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
16 pepperonis, cut into quarters
Directions
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Prepare a standard 12-cup muffin tin by lightly spraying with cooking spray or inserting paper liners. Have a second tin ready for the 2 additional muffins.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, and eggs. Beat well until fully incorporated and smooth.
Gradually add the flour, sugar, basil, parsley, and oregano to the wet mixture. Stir until the dry ingredients are just moistened; do not overmix.
Gently fold in the baking powder, shredded cheddar cheese, and pepperoni pieces with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F and continue baking for 10–11 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
Allow the muffins to cool completely in the tin before turning them out onto a wire rack or serving plate.
Comments
Pizza muffins are a straightforward weeknight win for families with kids, and all ingredients are easily found at any Charlotte chain—buttermilk, eggs, flour, and cheddar are pantry staples, and pepperoni is in every store's deli or packaged meat section. The cost per serving is genuinely low, probably under $0.60, driven mainly by flour and eggs, with pepperoni as the only ingredient that could push it higher depending on quality. The stated 25 minutes is honest if you're working efficiently, though muffin batter mixing and a standard 18–20 minute bake means you're realistically at 30 minutes door-to-table. These reheat acceptably and freeze well, making them ideal for meal prep or quick lunches, and the savory-herb profile appeals to kids and adults alike without fussy plating or constant stovetop attention.
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