Description
Pepperoni cheese puffs are savory pastries filled with a blend of cheese and pepperoni, ideal for appetizers or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and cream cheese to the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Try adding different cheeses for varied flavor.
- For a spicy kick, use spicy pepperoni or add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pepperoni cheese puffs