Pizza Puffs

So let's keep this pizza thing going. Like Leah's family, pizza has highly anticipated spot in our weekly rotation as well. And since I'm always trying to fix something that ain't broke, I threw these in the mix. Delicious little dippable (sp?) pizza nuggets.

These are super easy and completely adaptable to your family's favorite pizza toppings. I love Hawaiian pizza. Savory cooking with fruit is one of my specialties. Ask anyone who regularly swaps recipes or shares meals with me. So I adapted this recipe to include pineapple tidbits and diced ham. But pepperoni, sausage, olives, peppers, mushrooms, etc. would be great. Serve along side some of your favorite pizza or pasta sauce for an appetizer or a meal.

~Erin

Pizza Puffs

Author: Erin

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

Total time: 35 mins

Serves: 35

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup flour


• 3/4 t. baking powder


• 1 T Italian seasoning


• pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)


• 3/4 cup whole milk


• 1 egg


• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded


• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated


• 1/2 cup diced ham


• 1/2 pineapple tidbits


• Pizza or pasta sauce for dipping

Instructions

1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).


2. Lightly whisk egg into milk, and add liquid mixture to dry ingredients.


3. Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, ham, and pineapple and let stand for 10 minutes.


4. Divide into a greased 24 cup mini-muffin pan. Bake at 375 degrees until puffed and golden, about 20-25 minutes.


5. Serve with warmed tomato sauce for dipping.

Notes

I found these to be plenty salted with the addition of the ham. I'm sure this would also be the case for any pepperoni or sausage used instead. If you are making a vegetarian version, a pinch of salt might not be a bad idea.

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