Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

You knew there was something coming up to use that delicious Homemade Garlic Pizza Sauce. Well here it is. Pepperoni Pizza Puffs. I have to admit. I have to admit, I was very excited about all of the miniature food involved in this recipe. Not only are these bites baked in a mini muffin pan, but they use mini pepperonis! If you haven’t seen them at your store, trust me, they’re too cute to pass up!

I love that you could throw anything in these pizza bites. I went with mini pepperoni because I just couldn’t resist. I think some green peppers would be really good as well.

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Ingredients:

3/4 cup flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
4 oz pepperoni, diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, finely diced.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and oregano; whisk in the milk and egg. Stir in the mozzarella and pepperoni; let stand for 10 minutes.

Stir the batter and divide among the mini-muffin cups. Bake until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

Warm the pizza sauce, then stir in 1 tablespoon basil. Sprinkle the puffs with the remaining 1 tablespoon basil. Serve the puffs with the pizza sauce for dipping.

Recipe from Gimme Some Oven

Appetizers / Snacks, Football Food

3 comments »

22 Responses to “Homemade White Cheddar Cheez-Its”

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Kari@Loaves n Dishes — January 16, 2013 at 1:23 pm
Love these, I could eat the whole batch myself. So much healthier than the boxed crackers, that have all those ingredients I can’t pronounce!
- beantownbaker — January 16th, 2013 @ 5:27 pm
  
  I completely agree. We avoid processed foods as much as possible. I was glad to find a snack that Hubby loves so much and is *so* easy to make at home.
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Lokness @ The Missing Lokness — January 17, 2013 at 2:50 pm
These cheez its are stunning looking! They must be very cheesy and crispy! I really need to make this for my husband soon!
- beantownbaker — January 17th, 2013 @ 4:51 pm
  
  They definitely are! Hubby convinced me to make more this weekend already 🙂
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JaxInBoston — January 18, 2013 at 12:54 pm
looks delicious – how do you think this would work with other cheeses? I’m thinkin’ pepper jack…
- beantownbaker — January 18th, 2013 @ 2:29 pm
  
  I would think other cheeses would work pretty well. I wouldn’t use anything too soft, but pepper jack should work. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
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Emma — January 21, 2013 at 12:13 pm
These look fantastic. Great photos. I’m going to make some this weekend. Please check out the food blog I have just started http://www.surreyKitchen.wordpress.com. Thanks!
- beantownbaker — January 21st, 2013 @ 3:24 pm
  
  Let me know what you think of them if you do make them!
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Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie — January 23, 2013 at 2:16 pm
I HATE pickles. They are awful, but I definitely love cheese crackers. I especially love white cheddar cheez-its 😉
- beantownbaker — January 23rd, 2013 @ 2:27 pm
  
  You should definitely make these then – they’re seriously so good!
- beantownbaker — January 23rd, 2013 @ 8:34 pm
  
  I don’t even eat my french fries that touched the pickle at restaurants. And I LOVE french fries!
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tracy {pale yellow} — January 23, 2013 at 9:12 pm
I have always thought making your own crackers would be too much work. Your version looks straightforward and delightful. I’m sure the taste is worth all the effort!
- beantownbaker — January 23rd, 2013 @ 10:27 pm
  
  I agree, it was definitely much easier than I would have guessed. My sister, who never bakes, has already made these twice!
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Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie — January 24, 2013 at 9:51 am

I don’t like fries that touched pickles either! Not only do they then taste like a pickle, but they get soggy and I prefer crunchy fries!
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Megan — January 24, 2013 at 7:31 pm

Um… Cheez-Its are one food I cannot have around. Once I open the box, I pretty much eat the whole thing. I love this homemade version!
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Alyssa — February 3, 2013 at 4:42 pm
Hello! I am more of a baker than a cook, so I was very nervous about what to make for my boyfriend’s Superbowl party! Found this recipe, and just made it! SUPER easy! I am really impressed by how much it tastes like a cheez-it… but better! I like this recipe and hope to try it with other cheeses! Thanks!

PS. I did use the silicon baking mat and that made it a lot easier. Good point to follow!
- beantownbaker — February 3rd, 2013 @ 9:45 pm
  
  So glad you enjoyed them!! I’ve already made them a handful of times with various cheeses and spices thrown in. They’ve all been delicious.
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Priya@MyKitchenOdyssey — November 6, 2013 at 4:27 pm
Oh my.Jen you done it.My little girl loves cheez it.I throwed the cheddar cheese(little bite size) once, don’t know what to make with it .I wish i had seen this earlier 🙁
Any was can we make these with bite size cheese sticks.?

MyKitchenOdyssey
- beantownbaker — November 7th, 2013 @ 10:07 am
  
  I’m sure you could use this dough to make any shape you’d like…
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Priya@MyKitchenOdyssey — November 14, 2013 at 7:32 pm
Thanks for your reply .I meant the cracker barrel cheese ,Can i use this cheese to bake cheez its.

MyKitchenOdyssey
- beantownbaker — November 24th, 2013 @ 5:37 pm
  
  I think any cheese that comes in a block would be fine for this recipe.
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Priya@MyKitchenOdyssey — November 24, 2013 at 7:15 pm

Many thanks jen.I will be doing it very soon.

MyKitchenOdyssey