Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/10 checked
2
servings
1.5 cup

All Purpose Flour

sifted

1.5 tsp

Baking Powder

0.5 tsp

Salt

0.5 unit

Green Bell Pepper

finely chopped

1 unit

Egg

0.25 cup

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

0.5 cup

Homemade Pizza And Pasta Sauce

1 tsp

Dried oregano

1 sprig

Basil leaves

finely chopped

0.5 cup

Mozzarella cheese

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

Step 2
~5 min

Line muffin pans with cupcake liners.

Step 3
~5 min

Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 4
~5 min

Set aside the dry ingredients.

Step 5
~5 min

In the same bowl, add green bell pepper, egg, olive oil, pizza sauce, oregano, and basil leaves (except the cheese).

Step 6
~5 min

Using a hand mixer, combine all ingredients until just combined.

Step 7
~5 min

Do not overbeat the batter.

Step 8
~5 min

Spoon the muffin batter into the muffin cavities, filling them about 3/4 full.

Step 9
~5 min

Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 10
~5 min

Remove from the oven and sprinkle cheese on top of each muffin.

Step 11
~5 min

Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 12
~5 min

Once done, remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Step 13
~5 min

Serve warm as a snack, appetizer, or pack in lunchboxes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Don't overmix the batter to ensure muffins are tender.

Use a variety of cheeses for a more complex flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1 day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Offer with a variety of dipping sauces like marinara or ranch.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tomato soup
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Fusion

Cultural Significance

Adaptation of pizza flavors into a convenient muffin form.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthday Parties
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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