Makes 6 muffins Prep Time
10 to 15 minutes Baking Time 25 to
30 minutes
11/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
11/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
11/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup fresh milk
3 medium eggs
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Monterey
Jack cheese
1 cup diced red bell
peppers, sautéed
1/2 cup diced pepperoni, sautéed
FOR THE TOPPINGS
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shredded
mozzarella cheese
6 slices pepperoni, halved
1 Preheat oven to 375°F. Line muffin
tins with muffin cups. Set aside.
2 Mix flour, baking powder, Italian
seasoning, salt, and sugar in a bowl
until well combined. Set aside.
3 Mix together olive oil, milk, and
eggs in another bowl or measuring
glass. Set aside.
4 Make a well in the center of the
dry ingredients and pour in the
oil mixture. Stir just until evenly
distributed. Add cheeses, bell
peppers, and pepperoni.
5 Spoon mixture into prepared
muffin tins until 3/4 full. Top
each with cheeses and 2 to 3
pepperoni pieces.
6 Bake in the preheated oven for
25 to 30 minutes or until a
toothpick inserted in the center
comes out clean.