Olive Pepperoni Snack Muffins

Name: Olive Pepperoni Snack Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 22 muffins.
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

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.

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

Directions

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.