Best 5 Pepperoni Puffs Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in the tantalizing world of pepperoni puffs, where crispy, golden-brown pastry meets the savory, spicy kick of pepperoni. These delectable treats are perfect for any occasion, from game-day snacks to party appetizers. With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, pepperoni puffs are sure to be a hit.

This comprehensive guide offers three tempting recipes for pepperoni puffs, each with its unique twist. The classic pepperoni puffs recipe delivers a timeless taste sensation, featuring a flaky puff pastry filled with juicy pepperoni and gooey mozzarella cheese. For those craving a spicy kick, the jalapeƱo pepperoni puffs add a fiery touch with the inclusion of diced jalapeƱos. And for a vegetarian delight, the spinach and feta pepperoni puffs offer a delightful combination of spinach, feta cheese, and pepperoni, all wrapped in a crispy pastry blanket.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PEPPERONI PIZZA PUFFS



Pepperoni Pizza Puffs image

Found this recipe on Pinterest (pinned from the "lick the bowl good" blog) and made them for our staff Thanksgiving luncheon. They are really easy to whip up and taste like a pepperoni cheesy bread!

Provided by The Milocat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 24 mini-muffins, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup pepperoni
1/2 cup pizza sauce (to serve with Pizza Puffs)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • Grease 24-cup mini-muffin pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
  • Whisk in the milk and egg.
  • Stack slices of pepperoni and cut into small pieces.
  • Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Stir the batter and divide among the mini-muffin cups.
  • Bake until puffy and golden, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the pizza sauce until warmed through.
  • Serve the sauce with the Pizza Puffs for dipping.

PEPPERONI PIZZA PUFFS



Pepperoni Pizza Puffs image

Pizza seems like a great party food, but it can be a little messy and also gets cold fast. One year, for a birthday party for one of the cousins, my brother-in-law Joey, who's always been a creative problem solver, had the idea to make pizza puffs, putting the filling inside the dough, in a sort of mini-calzone. As with pizza, you can change the filling, replacing the pepperoni with sausage or vegetables, such as sauteed mushrooms.

Provided by Buddy Valastro

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

One 16-ounce ball frozen pizza dough (see Chef's Note), thawed in the refrigerator for 6 hours, then left out to rise in oiled bowl, covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature for 2 hours
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 cup shredded or fresh sliced mozzarella
24 thin slices pepperoni
1 jarred red pepper, drained and cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
About 2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces. Using floured hands if needed, carefully stretch each piece into a thin disk (the shape doesn't have to be perfect) about 5 inches in diameter.
  • Transfer the dough balls to the prepared baking sheet and fill each with 1/2 tablespoon mozzarella on one half, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Line the cheese with 3 slices pepperoni, and a strip of red pepper. Starting from the smaller border, stretch the dough over the filling, then continue rolling the dough (like you would roll a carpet) to wrap the filling twice. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet, seam-side down. Pinch any holes with your fingers to patch.
  • Brush the dough with a very light coating of olive oil. Bake until golden-brown, 15 to 17 minutes, then remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

PEPPERONI PUFFS



Pepperoni Puffs image

A co-worker brought these to a recent function, and they quickly disappeared from the table. I had to have the recipe. I'll probably add a pinch of dried red peppers or cayenne to this. I also usually 'nuke' pepperoni before cooking with it, to get rid of overabundant grease.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1 1/2 cups pepperoni, diced

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients until well mixed.
  • Add pepperoni, and allow batter to stand for 15 minutes.
  • Grease mini muffin pans and fill 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 350-degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

ITALIAN PEPPERONI CHEESE PUFFS



Italian Pepperoni Cheese Puffs image

This is an old original recipe from Better Homes and Gardens. They have a flavor like pizza but snack size!

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 10 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups flour
4 eggs
3/4 cup pepperoni, finely chopped
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded (can use Romano or Pecorino)
2 tablespoons parsley
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine water and shortening.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add flour all at once stirring vigorously.
  • Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition.
  • Stir in pepperoni, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoons of dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Position the two baking sheets on separate oven racks.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes or until firm and golden brown, switching oven racks halfway thru baking.
  • Transfer to a wire rack.
  • Repeat, as needed, for remaining dough.
  • Serve warm.
  • If desired, serve with pizza sauce.

PEPPERONI PIZZA PUFFS



Pepperoni Pizza Puffs image

A great appetizer for parties or a great side dish with your favorite pasta dish!

Provided by Robert Collins

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 can(s) (10 count) grands jr. homestyle buttermilk biscuits (not flaky layers)
1 jar(s) ragu garlic parmesan cheese sauce
1 pkg (8 oz)kraft pizza shredded cheese
1 pkg hormel sliced pepperoni
1 egg, beaten
parmesan cheese
italian seasoning
marinara or pizza sauce for dipping

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • 2. Separate biscuits and flatten each one with your fingers.
  • 3. Brush each flattened biscuit with Garlic Parmesan cheese sauce.
  • 4. Layer two pepperoni slices (slightly offset) in the center of each biscuit.
  • 5. Place a pinch of shredded cheese on top of pepperoni slices.
  • 6. Layer two more pepperoni slices (slightly offset) on top of shredded cheese.
  • 7. Fold up the edges of the biscuit and pinch to seal.
  • 8. Place the biscuits in 2 greased 9X13 baking pans (seam side down).
  • 9. Brush the top and sides of each biscuit with beaten egg.
  • 10. Sprinkle each biscuit with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
  • 11. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 12. Serve with Marinara or Pizza sauce for dipping.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and dough will give you the best results.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the dough tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: This will help the dough to develop flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the pepperoni puffs, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the pepperoni puffs until they're golden brown: This will ensure that they're cooked through.

Conclusion:

Pepperoni puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover pizza dough. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of pepperoni puffs that will be sure to please everyone.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #preparation     #occasion     #for-large-groups     #appetizers     #lunch     #snacks     #oven     #potluck     #holiday-event     #picnic     #dietary     #high-protein     #brown-bag     #high-in-something     #superbowl     #taste-mood     #savory     #to-go     #equipment     #number-of-servings

Related Topics