Description
Delicious mini pizza cups filled with pepperoni and cheese, perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add milk and egg to the dry ingredients, stirring until you have a smooth batter.
- Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Fold in the mozzarella cheese and half of the mini pepperoni slices.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Grease a muffin tin or line with paper cups. Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling about 2/3 full.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Top each portion with a spoonful of pizza sauce, the remaining mini pepperoni, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the tops are golden brown.
- Garnish: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired before serving.
Notes
- Customization: Feel free to add other toppings like mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers for a variety of flavors.
- Cheese Variation: You can substitute mozzarella with a cheese blend for a richer flavor.
- Storage: Store leftover pizza cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
- Freezing: These pizza cups freeze well. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap, and store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg