Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

These pizza bites are my go-to when I need to make an appetizer and I'm out of ideas. They're always the first thing to go at a party, too. They literally come together in five minutes and just need to be baked. You can add other fillings (such as olives, green peppers, etc.) if that's what you fancy, but I prefer plain ol' pepperoni and cheese. To simplify things even more, I serve them with store-bought pizza sauce, which makes my life so much easier (especially around the holidays).

Give these a try for your next holiday potluck or for a new Christmas appetizer this weekend. You won't be disappointed!

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup flour
• 3/4 tsp. baking powder
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 2 tsp. fresh chopped basil (or 1 tsp. dried basil)
• 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 4 oz. pepperoni, cut into small pieces (about 1 cup)
• Pizza sauce for dipping

Preheat the oven to 375. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan. In a large bowl whisk together the flour and baking powder. Slowly whisk in the milk, egg, Italian seasoning and basil. Stir in the mozzarella and pepperoni. Let stand for 10 minutes.

Stir batter and divide among the mini muffin cups. Fill almost to the top. Bake until puffed and golden, about 20 – 25 minutes.

Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.

Source: Adapted from EveryDay