Appetizer for 12
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Puffs
$2.06for 430 minServes 12
These baked pizza puffs mix pepperoni, peppers, herbs, and cheese into tender bites with a melted mozzarella center.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Milk$0.04/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.26Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Pepperoni and salami$0.65/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.95Typical price |
 | Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.43Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.17 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetAppetizersSnacks
$0.51 per serving$2.06 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese blend
- 3/4 cup mini pepperoni
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp dried oregano
- 4 mozzarella cheese strings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and oil a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, milk, egg, basil, garlic powder, and oregano in a bowl.
- Stir in the cheddar blend, mini pepperoni, and red bell pepper.
- Cut the mozzarella strings into 12 pieces and fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
- Place one mozzarella piece in each cup and cover it with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until puffed and firm, then warm the pizza sauce in a small saucepan for 3 minutes.
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