Description
These Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza Puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer perfect for gatherings or family nights. Featuring a savory blend of cooked sausage, mini pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and melted mozzarella cheese wrapped in a tender biscuit dough, these puffs bake up golden and fluffy in just 22 minutes. Simple ingredients and quick prep make it a crowd-pleaser that captures all the flavors of pizza in a convenient handheld puff.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat & Cheese
- ½ pound sausage
- ¼ cup mini pepperoni (or chopped regular pepperoni)
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese (or Italian cheese blend)
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups Bisquick biscuit mix
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Wet Ingredients
- 6-8 Tbsp buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the sausage until it is no longer pink inside. Drain off any excess fat to keep the puffs from becoming greasy.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the Bisquick biscuit mix, Italian seasoning, and shredded cheese. Stir in the cooked sausage and mini pepperoni. Gradually add the buttermilk, stirring until the dough just comes together; avoid overmixing for tender puffs. You might not need all the buttermilk.
- Form the puffs: Using a medium cookie scoop, portion out the dough and place the scoops onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them to allow for puffing during baking.
- Bake the puffs: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and have risen. Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, try adding crushed red pepper flakes to the dough mixture.
- These puffs are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven to restore crispness.
- Substitute Italian seasoning with your favorite pizza herbs like oregano, basil, or thyme.
- Use regular pepperoni chopped into small pieces if mini pepperoni is unavailable.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
