Description
These Bite-Sized Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza Puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack perfect for any occasion. Packed with flavor and cheesy goodness, these mini puffs will be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni
- 1/3 cup cooked ground Italian sausage (crumbled and drained)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper (optional)
- warm marinara or pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and 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 a separate bowl, whisk the milk and egg until combined. Add to dry ingredients.
- Add cheeses and toppings: Fold in the mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, sausage, and bell pepper if using.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can customize with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, olives, or ham.
- These puffs reheat well in the oven or air fryer and freeze beautifully for make-ahead snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
