Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

Ingredients:
3/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
4 ounces pepperoni, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup store-bought pizza sauce
2 tablespoons basil
1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375. Grease a 24-cup mini-muffin pan.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder; whisk in the milk and egg. Stir in the mozzarella and pepperoni; let stand for 10 minutes.

Stir the batter and divide among the mini-muffin cups. Bake until puffed and golden, 20-25 minutes.

Meanwhile, microwave the pizza sauce until warmed through, then stir in 1 tablespoon basil. Serve the puffs and red pepper slices with the pizza sauce for dipping.

Serves 4
Prep time: 15 minutes (plus standing)
Bake time: 25 minutes

Source: Rachael Ray magazine