Sunday, February 3, 2013

Pizza Bites (Mini Muffins)

Happy Super Bowl Day! 

Besides Thanksgiving and Christmas, Super Bowl is a foodies paradise. I have always loved Super Bowl and not for the reason most people love it, I love the food and I love watching the commercials. Every year I look forward to Super Bowl and making something that usually I wouldn't get away with making due to their goodness (fattiness). This year I created lots of good things but this was by far my most favorite concoction this year. All the goodness of a slice of pizza in a lovely bite sized muffin. Plus they are incredibly easy to make.
  
Pictured: Lazy Cake Cookies, Pizza Bites, Mini Cupcakes, Chili Cheese Dip, and Pineapple Salsa





Ingredients:
3/4 cup flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
pinch of garlic salt
pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
3/4 cup whole milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup cubed pepperoni
1/2 cup store-bought pizza sauce

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 24-cup mini-muffin pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper flakes; whisk in the milk and egg. Stir in the mozzarella, Parmesan and pepperoni; let stand for 10 minutes.
3. Stir the batter and divide among the mini-muffin cups. Bake until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, microwave the pizza sauce until warmed through. Serve the puffs with the pizza sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Lick The Bowl Good

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