Pizza Puffs: bite sized treats that are perfect for happy hour, appetizers, lunch, or nibbles while watching football! They’d also be great for a pot luck!
When I make these Pizza Puffs, I make a half batch vegetarian, and half the batch is pepperoni for the husband. When I do it this way, I use 2 ounces pepperoni. If you want to make a whole pepperoni batch, use 4 ounces. Or, just leave the pepperoni out entirely. Personally, I don’t think it needs the pepperoni at all!
Red Pepper and Shallot Pizza Puffs (vegetarian)
I bake them in silicon mini muffin pans. Place the pans on a cookie sheet for baking for more stability. Once baked, the Pizza Puffs should pop right out of the pan, and there’s no need for oiling the pan at all. If your Puffs need a little encouragement to release from the pan, I’ve found it’s best to run an offset spatula around the outside of the puff. After that, it should release.
Pepperoni Pizza Puffs for the husband!
Use your favorite sauce for dipping these tasty little morsels into. Here’s my pizza sauce of choice: Homemade Pizza Sauce. I thinned it with a little water to make it easier to dip the puffs into. Marinara would be lovely as well! Or, simply use your favorite jarred spaghetti sauce.
Easy and quick, but best of all, this Homemade Pizza Sauce is Delicious!
Pepperoni Pizza Puffs
Red Pepper and Shallot Pizza Puffs
Pizza Puffs Recipe
Pizza Puffs
Ingredients
- ¾ cup flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded (about 1 cup)
- ½ red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 - 4 ounces pepperoni cut into quarters, optional
- ½ cup your favorite pizza sauce marinara, or spaghetti sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F.
- Oil a 24-cup mini-muffin pan, if using a silicone mini muffin pan, oiling isn’t necessary.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder; whisk in the milk and egg. Stir in the mozzarella, bell pepper, shallot, herbs and spices, and pepperoni (if using); let stand for 10 minutes.
- Stir the batter and divide evenly among the mini-muffin cups. Place the muffin pans on a large cookie sheet, and bake until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the pizza sauce in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. Serve pizza puffs with your favorite pizza sauce.
Notes
Pizza Puffs may be made ahead and frozen. Freeze the baked puffs in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. To reheat, bake the frozen puffs on a baking sheet in a 350 degrees oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Adapted from Rachel Ray
These look AMAZING! Yummmmmmm Debi!
These puffs are so cute and the perfect blend of sophistication and classic comfort food!!
These are a perfect appetizer and especially with the holidays coming up! Thank you for linking up at Moonlight and Mason Jars 🙂
These are great!!! I think I will whip these up for an upcoming game. Thanks Debi!
This sounds great, I am going to try these at Friday Pizza night.
Congratulations…this post was featured on Create It Thursday #25! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful idea last week!
These look awesome! Thanks for sharing them at Talking Tuesday!
Your pizza puffs look delicious!! Thanks for sharing your pizza puffs at Four Seasons Blog Hop~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
WOW – these looks awesome. I have to commend you on your food photography skills! I love your lighting and angles. I’m learning still, but I love this!
Also – Thanks for joining Click Chicks! Next week is Halloween. Hope to see you there!
I adore mini foods, and these look fantastic! So easy, yet just darling and filled with the pizza flavors that everybody always goes crazy over! They’d be perfect for any party – adults or kids. Who wouldn’t love ‘em!?!? Mmmmmmm … now I’ve gotta click over to check out your homemade pizza sauce! Bonus! 😀
Wouldn’t those be fun to serve for a brunch or luncheon? Thanks for linking up to Tapas Tuesday Social Happy Hour 🙂
These look delicious and are so fun! They would be perfect for a holiday party or even an afternoon watching football with friends! Pinning!
I would love for you to come over and link up at Wine’d Down Wednesday if you get a chance (http://www.dizzybusyandhungry.com/wined-down-wednesday-link-party-10/). We party every week from Tuesday evening to late Friday night! Hope to see you there!
Hi, stopping by to let you know that your Pizza Puffs are featured this week at Wine’d Down Wednesday! I hope you will stop by and check it out and also link up with us again! Have a great evening!
G’day! Another great party idea!
Thanks for sharing as part of Foodie Friends Friday Snack Party!
Cheers! Joanne
These little puffs of pizza are perfect for any pizza craving! Thanks so much for dropping by our Pizza Party on Platter Talk’s Facebook page!
Love these little cuties! Not only are they great party nibbles, but they would make a great kids’ snack or a light lunch along with a salad and fruit. And as always, your photography is stunning!
I think I am going to LOVE these!!!! Because i love pizza recipe.