Pizza Muffins with Melting Heart Savory Muffins

Pizza muffins with a melting heart are a delicious twist on the classic muffins. They make an excellent idea for a tasty appetizer or a unique snack. Here is how to prepare them:

Ingredients

For about 12 muffins:

• 250 g of flour
• 2 eggs
• 80 ml of olive oil
• 150 ml of milk
• 1 packet of baking powder for savory cakes
• 100 g of soft cheese (like mozzarella), cut into cubes
• 100 g of tomato sauce
• 150 g of spicy salami (or other deli meat of your choice), cut into small cubes
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs by hand, add the oil and milk and continue mixing until you have a smooth mixture.
3. In another bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt. Add to the liquid mixture and mix everything gently.
4. Add the tomato sauce, spicy salami, oregano, and a pinch of pepper to the mixture. Make sure to stir until everything is well distributed.
5. Prepare a muffin tin buttered or lined with paper liners and fill each cavity about halfway with the batter.
6. Insert a cube of soft cheese into the center of each muffin.
7. Cover the cheese with more batter until the cavities are filled. Make sure the cheese is completely covered.
8. Bake the muffins for about 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown.
9. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving, so the melting heart settles but is still soft and tasty.

Curiosity

The Italian touch in the choice of ingredients such as spicy salami and oregano makes these muffins particularly close to feeling like you’re eating an authentic pizza. You can vary the ingredients just like on a pizza: try adding olives, capers, bell peppers, or replacing the salami with other deli meats to create a new culinary experience every time!