PIZZA MUFFINS

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If you like pizza, here's a muffin recipe that combines many of the ingredients that make pizza taste so good.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, oregano and salt. Combine the egg, butter, tomatoes and reserved juice. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. , Fill greased jumbo muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.