Easy Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Puffs
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Easy Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Puffs
Description
This recipe mixes all-purpose flour, baking powder, and Italian-inspired spices with milk and beaten egg to form a batter. Shredded cheddar cheese, diced red bell pepper, and mini pepperoni are folded in, then the batter rests briefly before being portioned into a greased muffin pan. A length of mozzarella string cheese is cut and pressed into the center of each muffin, creating a stretchy cheese core after baking at 375°F for about 20 minutes.
The finished pizza puffs have a soft yet structured crumb, infused with savory, tangy flavors from the pepperoni and cheeses. The bell pepper adds mild sweetness and a bit of texture. Serving them with warmed pizza sauce adds moisture and enhances the pizza experience. These puffs work well as appetizers, snacks, or crowd-pleasing finger foods.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, blend
- ¾ cup mini pepperoni or cooked sausage
- ½ red bell pepper finely diced, or green bell pepper
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon oregano dried
- 4 mozzarella cheese strings
- ½ cup pizza sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a muffin pan very well.
- Combine flour, baking powder and spices in a bowl. Add in milk and egg and stir until combined.
- Stir in shredded cheese, red pepper and pepperoni. Allow mixture to stand for 10 minutes.
- Divide among the muffin wells. Cut each cheese string into 3 pieces and gently press 1 piece into the center of each muffin.
- Bake until lightly browned and puffed, about 20 minutes.
- Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12puffs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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