Pepperoni Ricotta Cups

Submitted by Cookin it up in the

"Sounds like a yummy post surgery food. Haven't tried it yet but looking forward to it soon."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 12 appetizers
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon dry parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 egg yolk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon italian seasoning (Oregano, Basil, Garlic Blend)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 12 large pepperoni slices (from deli department, not prepackaged)

directions

1. Mix all ingredients together (except mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices) till well blended.
2. Place a pepperoni slice in each hole of a mini muffin tin. Spoon a tablespoon of ricotta mixture into each pepperoni "cup" sprinkle top with a pinch of mozzarella cheese.
3. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and remove from tin. Reheat in toaster oven or broiler.