OLIVE PEPPERONI SNACK MUFFINS

Olive Pepperoni Snack Muffins image

Savory Italian-flavored treats will delight the sports fans in your family while they watch their favorite game. Try them as a perfect partner to a hot bowl of soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 22 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) pepperoni, diced
1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, oregano and baking soda. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, eggs, milk and oil until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the pepperoni and olives. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.