Easy Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

I’m all for finger foods and this game day favorite, Easy Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Puffs, is the the perfect last-minute appetizer or even a quick and easy weeknight meal.

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Finger foods are so the rage. But what I love about this simple appetizer recipe, Pepperoni Pizza Puffs, is that you can be make it not only for game day, as a tailgate appetizer but also as a quick snack or even a weeknight meal main dish (when served alongside a salad or your favorite side dish).

It’s one of those foods that you’ll want to make again and again.

And it’s so easy to make. It’s basically a one-bowl recipe that whips up in minutes.

To make filling the muffin tins easier, I use an ice cream scoop to distribute the dough evenly into a mini muffin pan. Now, if you don’t have one, you can also use a regular size muffin pan, but you’ll need to allow extra time for baking.

Also, fair warning, these puffs bake quickly, so watch them carefully and remove them as soon as they are cooked through–think: golden brown.

Recipe Tip: Pepperoni Pizza Puffs are great for picnics, the perfect snack for hikers, and as a holiday appetizer. Come to think of it, they’re wonderful anytime!

I like serving these with my family favorite, Rao’s Marinara, but you can use whatever sauce you like–or forego it. They’re that good!

For more delicious finger food recipes and ideas, be sure to check out my Pinterest Board: Finger Foods and Appetizers Recipes from Wisconsin Homemaker.

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Easy Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

I’m all for finger foods and this game day favorite, Easy Pepperoni Pizza Puffs, is the the perfect last-minute appetizer or even a quick and easy weeknight meal. Makes approximately 40 pizza puffs.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword 25-minutes-or-less, finger food, game day, game food, holiday food, holiday recipe, kid friendly, party food, pepperoni, pizza, tailgate

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 10 servings

Calories 341 kcal

Author Deborah L Melian

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp oregano
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup Sargent's Italian Cheese Blend shredded
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 eggs large, beaten
• 2 cups Sargent's Mexican Blend Cheese shredded
• 5 ounces mini pepperoni rounds
• non-stick spray
• Rao's Marinara Sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl mix all of the ingredients together (except the marinara sauce), starting with the flour.
3. Spray the mini muffin pans with non-stick spray.

4. Distribute the batter using a small ice cream scoop. Add more if needed. The batter should fill about 3/4's of the way up in each compartment.

5. Put in oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes. Watch the puffs carefully so they don't overcook.

6. When done, remove from oven and immediately remove from muffin tins. (I like to put them in a cloth-lined bowl.)

7. Serve with warmed (not hot) marinara sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Easy Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 341 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20g 31%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 73mg 24%

Sodium 456mg 19%

Potassium 316mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 16g 32%

Vitamin A 6.2%

Vitamin C 0.3%

Calcium 29.3%

Iron 12.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.