5 from 63 votes
Pepperoni Pizza Bites
Pepperoni Pizza Bites are mini muffin-shaped snacks combining a batter of flour, baking powder, milk, egg, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and cheese mixed with quartered pepperoni pieces. Baked until golden and served with marinara sauce, these bites offer a crisp exterior and savory, cheesy interior reminiscent of pizza flavors in a convenient finger food format.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
24
mini bites
Calories:
61 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 mini bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
% 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.