Cheesy Pepperoni Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Cut five 1/8-inch thick slices from pepperoni; cut each slice into 8 wedges.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Cut remaining pepperoni into 1/4-inch cubes.
5. 5
   Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and pepper in large mixing bowl.
6. 6
   Combine eggs, milk and oil in small bowl; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
7. 7
   Fold in cheese, chilies and cubed pepperoni.
8. 8
   Spoon batter into greased mini-muffin cups, filling each almost to top.
9. 9
   Top each muffin with 1 wedge of reserved pepperoni, pressing halfway into batter.
10. 10
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
11. 11
    Remove from pans immediately and serve warm or at room temperature.