Description
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bites are quick, homemade snacks that capture all the delicious flavors of pizza in a mini muffin form. Perfect for parties, game nights, or easy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1 ½ cups 2% milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pepperoni, quartered (or mini pepperoni)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin generously with nonstick spray or oil.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk milk and eggs together, then pour into the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined—don’t overmix!
- Add the Good Stuff: Fold in mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni (plus herbs if using) until evenly distributed.
- Fill & Bake: Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 14–16 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- These bites can be frozen and reheated in the oven.
- Try adding other toppings like mushrooms or bell peppers for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bites, pizza snacks, mini muffins, party food