Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Reserve a hand full of pepperoni (about 1/4 cup).

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, seasoning, red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, sugar, milk, and egg. Stir together with a fork. Mix in the pizza blend cheese and remaining pepperoni. Set aside.

Step 4

Prepare (24 cup mini-muffin pans by greasing with olive oil (or spray with cooking spray).

Step 5

Mix batter and add 1 heaping tablespoon scoop to each muffin cup. Top each muffin with 2 or 3 of the reserved pepperoni. Bake until golden brown, approximately 20 minutes.

Step 6

Allow to cool for 5 minutes, remove from muffin tin and serve with favorite marinara sauce.