Description
These Bite-Sized Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza Puffs are perfect bite-sized appetizers combining classic pizza flavors with a fluffy, savory batter. Loaded with mozzarella cheese, mini pepperoni slices, and crumbled Italian sausage, they’re baked to golden perfection and served with a side of pizza sauce for dipping. Ideal for parties, snacks, or a fun appetizer, these pizza puffs are easy to make and sure to please kids and adults alike.
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 large egg
- ¾ cup whole milk
Cheeses & Meats
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled Italian sausage
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)
- Pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin to prepare for baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and whole milk until fully blended and smooth.
- Make the batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which keeps the puffs light and fluffy.
- Add cheese and meats: Fold in the shredded mozzarella, mini pepperoni slices, cooked and crumbled Italian sausage, and grated Parmesan cheese evenly throughout the batter. Add chopped fresh basil if using.
- Fill the muffin tin: Spoon the batter evenly into each cup of the prepared mini muffin tin, filling about ¾ full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18–20 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pizza puffs to cool for 5 minutes in the tin before carefully removing them. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a lighter meat option.
- These pizza puffs freeze well when made ahead; reheat them in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 8–10 minutes until warmed through.
- For added freshness, sprinkle chopped fresh basil on top just before serving.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the puffs tender.
