Description
These Pepperoni Cheese Crisps are a deliciously crunchy and savory snack that’s perfect for parties or as a keto-friendly treat. The combination of melted cheeses, crispy pepperoni, and flavorful seasonings makes them irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix Cheeses: In a small bowl, combine mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Form Cheese Mounds: Place 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture in small mounds on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Add Pepperoni: Gently press a slice of pepperoni on top of each cheese mound.
- Season: Sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using) lightly over the pepperoni.
- Bake: Bake for 6–8 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden at the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Let crisps cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Great for keto diets and as party appetizers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crisp
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
