Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

             Ingredients:
*1-1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour
*2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
*1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried Italian herb seasoning
*1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
*1/2 cup (125 mL) vegetable oil
*1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
*2 eggs
*1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded medium cheddar cheese,
*1/2 cup (125 mL) diced sweet red pepper;
*r1/3 cup (75 mL) diced pepperoni

          Toppings:
1/3 cup (75 mL) shredded medium cheddar cheese
36 slices mini pepperoni
6 cherry tomatoes, halved

           Preparation:
In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning and salt; make well in centre. Whisk together oil, milk and eggs; pour into well and stir just until moistened.

Stir in Cheddar cheese, red pepper and pepperoni. Divide among 12 large paper-lined muffin cups.

Toppings: Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over muffins. Top each with 3 pepperoni slices and 1 cherry btomato half, cut side up.

Bake in 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven until tops are firm to the touch, about 25 mins.
$Servings: 12