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Easy Carnivore Pizza Muffins

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Quick and savory carnivore pizza muffins made with ground beef, eggs, and cheese, perfect for a fast snack or light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup (20g) crushed pork rinds (optional)
  • ½ cup (50g) mini pepperoni slices or cooked bacon bits (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. If using, add crushed pork rinds or almond flour. Mix gently but thoroughly until evenly combined.
  4. Fold in mini pepperoni slices or bacon bits.
  5. Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, about 3 tablespoons (45g) per cup, pressing down lightly.
  6. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden on top and cooked through. Test doneness with a toothpick; it should come out mostly clean.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to firm up.
  8. Use a small butter knife or offset spatula to loosen each muffin and carefully lift them out.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat batter to avoid dense, dry muffins. Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking for even cooking. Let muffins rest after baking to firm up and ease removal. Optional ingredients like pork rinds or almond flour help bind the mixture, especially if using lean meat. Variations include adding fresh herbs, spicy pepper flakes, or swapping meats for lean turkey or chicken.

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