Pepperoni Ricotta Cups - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon dry parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning (Oregano, Basil, Garlic Blend)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
12 large pepperoni slices (from deli department, not prepackaged)

Preparation

Mix all ingredients together (except mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices) till well blended.
Place a pepperoni slice in each hole of a mini muffin tin. Spoon a tablespoon of ricotta mixture into each pepperoni \"cup\" sprinkle top with a pinch of mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 375 for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and remove from tin. Reheat in toaster oven or broiler.