Description
Crispy, cheesy pepperoni bites baked until golden and perfect for snacking, sharing, or dipping in marinara.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving a little space between each slice.
- Spoon a small amount of the cheese mixture onto the center of each pepperoni slice.
- Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden in spots and the pepperoni edges are crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let the crisps cool for 3 to 5 minutes so they firm up.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side, if desired.
Notes
- Do not overload the pepperoni slices with cheese or the edges may not crisp properly.
- Let the crisps cool before removing them from the tray for the best crunch.
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper if you like a little heat.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pepperoni crisps, cheese crisps, baked snack, low carb snack, easy appetizer