Kimber's Korner: Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

What kid doesn't like pizza?!?! If you are like me and love pizza, then you are not going to wanna miss these Pepperoni Pizza Puffs. They really are bite-size pizzas! My mom and I made them with pepperoni and cheese, but you can have fun with it and make them your own. Ham and pineapple? Sausage and green peppers? It's up to you. Just have fun in the kitchen whipping up this delicious and nutritious recipe. We sure did! Check out the video:




PEPPERONI PIZZA PUFFS
Makes 24 Puffs

Original recipe ~ rachaelraymag.com

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup whole wheat flour (Or 1/2 cup whole wheat and 1/4 cup all-purpose)

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 cup 1% milk

1 egg, lightly beaten

4 ounces KRAFT FAT FREE mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

4 ounces TURKEY pepperoni, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)

1/2 cup store-bought pizza sauce

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

1 red or green bell pepper, sliced (optional)

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

Preheat the oven to 375°. Grease a 24-cup mini-muffin pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder; 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. Meanwhile, microwave the pizza sauce until warmed through, then stir in 1 tablespoon basil. Sprinkle the puffs with the remaining 1 tablespoon basil. Serve the puffs and red pepper slices with the pizza sauce for dipping.


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Thanks for stoppin' by Kimber's Korner! ~  
Kimber