Pepperoni Biscuits

Today, as I'm sitting in my home staring at the snow on the ground that has South Carolina shut down, I've been perusing various food blogs that I love for some yummy food ideas.

I was scrolling through the various offerings on my Facebook feed (I 'like' so many food blogs, my feed is a steady stream of food porn - it's glorious), and came across this recipe from The Slow Roasted Italian - Bite  Sized Pepperoni Puffs. I thought "That sounds perfect!" Only I didn't have everything the recipe called for, so it inspired me to create something along the same lines, with what I had available.

Because I'm addicted to a certain brand of biscuit mix, I always have it on hand, and I've got a copy-cat recipe for Red Lobster's biscuits using it... I thought I'd use that item and that knowledge to satisfy my taste buds. They were awfully demanding after seeing the pictures.

SO addicting. I think it's the shortening flakes. The biscuits come out so fluffy.

It smelled pretty fabulous as I was mixing it up, so I put a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of cheese atop each little mound of dough, and stuck it in the oven.

I'm not really "exact" with my cooking.

This is one I tore into as soon as they cooled enough to touch.

Mmm.... Cheesy.

I took one to my husband, and he inhaled it. He said they were delicious.

Also, I am aware my photography needs work, but I'm of the mind that food shouldn't be *too* pretty, because then I won't want to eat it... And I do enjoy eating.

How to make these yummy things:

2 cups biscuit mix (if you use Bisquick cut in some cold butter first)
3/4 c milk
1/4c shredded colby jack
1/4c shredded mozzarella + extra for topping
Mini Pepperonis (I didn't measure, I used what was left in the bag. maybe 1/3c?)
Pepper Jack (if you want a little spice, optional)
Grated Parmesan
Olive oil - for drizzling
Italian Seasoning

Pre-heat oven to 450. Yes, 450, these bake quickly.

In a large bowl, add biscuit mix, milk, cheeses, and pepperoni. Add red pepper flakes, or ground cayenne, if you want to add a little heat. Stir until combined, dough will be thick and sticky.

Drop onto greased cookie sheet (I line mine with foil first) and smooth down any pointy bits sticking up so they don't burn while baking.

Drizzle each biscuit with a little olive oil, top with a pinch of mozzarella, and then sprinkle with Italian Seasoning.

Bake at 450 for 8-10 mins.

Remove and let cool for a few minutes so you don't burn your tongue like the first bite of pizza, then enjoy!

I really like these, and thanks to the folks over at The Slow Roasted Italian for the inspiration!

~Mandy