Pepperoni Pizza Bites
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
24 mini bites
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Calories
61 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pepperoni Pizza Bites
Description
This recipe mixes dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and salt, then combines them with wet ingredients of milk and lightly beaten egg to form a smooth batter. Quartered pepperoni and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese are stirred into the mixture to provide classic pizza toppings and flavor.
Portioned into mini muffin tins, the batter is baked at a moderate temperature until the bites become golden brown and cooked through, offering a tender crumb with pockets of melted cheese and spiced pepperoni. The small size makes them ideal for snacking, party appetizers, or casual family meals.
Serving these bites warm alongside marinara sauce enhances their pizza taste with a tangy tomato dip. They can be made in different sizes by adjusting the scoop volume in the muffin tins. This recipe yields around 24 mini bites but can be adapted to make fewer larger ones.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup milk 2%
- 1 large egg , lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 4.2 ounces pepperoni , (Half the pouch, cut into little quarters)
- marinara sauce , for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In one bowl mix milk and eggs, set aside.
- In a second bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper.
- Combine the wet into the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Add in the pepperoni and cheese and whisk together.
- Spray baking spray or canola oil spray onto two mini muffin tins and using 1 tablespoon scoop, fill all 24.
- Alternately make 12 larger Pepperoni Pizza Bites.
- Cook for 15 minutes-18 minutes, or until browned.
- Serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Spoon the batter into prepared mini muffin tins using about one tablespoon per bite for mini size; larger scoops will yield fewer, bigger bites.
- Ensure bites are baked until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean to avoid undercooked centers.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping to complement the flavors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently to maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24mini bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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