Description
These Pizza Puffs are a delightful twist on traditional pizza, conveniently baked in mini muffin tins for a fun and easy-to-eat appetizer. Packed with gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and a hint of herbs, these bite-sized treats are perfect for parties or snacking.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped pepperoni or cooked sausage
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until combined. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Fold in the mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni or sausage, and pizza sauce.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings with your favorite toppings like mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers.
- These freeze well and reheat easily in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
