Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

Adapted from Gimme Some Oven. They are too cute!! Perfect for a family or friends get together!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3⁄4 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 4  ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 4  ounces  turkey pepperoni, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1⁄2 cup  pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 2  tablespoons fresh basil, finely diced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and oregano; whisk in the milk and egg. Stir in the mozzarella and pepperoni; let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Stir the batter and divide among the mini-muffin cups. Bake until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Warm the pizza sauce, then stir in 1 tablespoon basil. Sprinkle the puffs with the remaining 1 tablespoon basil. Serve the puffs with the pizza sauce for dipping.