Description
These Bite-Sized Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza Puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for parties or snacks. Made with a savory batter packed with pepperoni, Italian sausage, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, these puffs bake up golden and fluffy. Serve them warm with marinara sauce for a classic pizza bite experience in a fun, miniature form.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
Cheeses and Meats
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni
- ½ cup cooked Italian sausage (crumbled and drained)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk and egg until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the puffs.
- Add Cheese and Meats: Fold in shredded mozzarella, mini pepperoni, cooked and crumbled Italian sausage, and grated Parmesan cheese evenly throughout the batter.
- Rest the Batter: Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes. This resting helps the baking powder activate and improves texture.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow space for puffing.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes until the puffs are golden and puffed up.
- Cool and Garnish: Let the pizza puffs cool slightly before removing from the pan. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired for a fresh pop of flavor.
- Serve: Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping to enjoy a delicious bite-sized pizza experience.
Notes
- You can freeze the pizza puffs after baking; reheat them in the oven or air fryer for a quick snack later.
- Try swapping in other pizza toppings such as diced bell peppers or olives to customize the flavor.
- For a lighter option, use turkey sausage instead of traditional Italian sausage.
