Savory muffins with sweet corn, sharp cheddar, and pizza flavors. Perfect as a snack or lunchbox treat.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 1/4 cup olive oil
→ Add-Ins
10 - 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned & drained)
11 - 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
12 - 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni (optional, omit for vegetarian)
13 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, oregano, and garlic powder.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs then stir in milk and olive oil until fully blended.
04 - Add the wet ingredient mixture to the dry ingredients and gently fold just until incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Fold in corn kernels, shredded cheddar, pepperoni if using, pizza sauce, and chopped basil or parsley until evenly distributed through the batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Optionally sprinkle extra shredded cheddar and a few corn kernels on top of each muffin.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until muffins are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
