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Irresistible Pizza-Stuffed Cornbread Muffins

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These pizza-stuffed cornbread muffins combine the hearty, slightly sweet flavor of cornbread with the savory goodness of pizza, making them a perfect snack for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120 g) yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar (optional, for a slightly sweet cornbread)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) chopped pepperoni or cooked sausage
  • Optional: diced bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin or line it with muffin cups.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. In another bowl, mix the pizza sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, and your chosen toppings. Set aside.
  6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cornbread batter into each muffin cup, spreading it to cover the bottom. Add 1 teaspoon of the pizza stuffing on top, and then cover with another tablespoon of batter, ensuring the filling is fully enclosed.
  7. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread (not the filling) comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins fluffy.’, ‘Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.’, ‘Adjust the filling to avoid overfilling the muffins.’, ‘Generously grease your muffin tin if not using liners.’, ‘Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the side of the muffin.’]

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Keywords: pizza-stuffed muffins, cornbread muffins, snack recipe, easy appetizer, party food

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