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Pepperoni Cheese Crisps

Savory Pepperoni Cheese Crisps: Quick & Keto-Friendly Snack

Irresistible Pepperoni Cheese Crisps are a quick, gluten-free, and keto-friendly snack that combines cheese and zesty pepperoni for a crunchy treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 crisps
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or provolone for a different flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack for a milder taste
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano for a sharper twist
Pepperoni
  • 1 cup Pepperoni Slices or turkey pepperoni for a lighter option
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or dried oregano as a substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic for added flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional for spice
Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Add Italian seasoning and garlic powder to the cheese mixture. Optionally toss in red pepper flakes.
  4. Cut pepperoni slices in half for even cooking and better cheese distribution.
  5. Spread halved pepperoni slices in a single layer on the baking sheet, leaving space between each slice.
  6. Sprinkle the cheese mixture generously over each piece of pepperoni.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
  8. Cool the crisps on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a platter.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately, optionally with marinara sauce.
  10. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crispCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Pepperoni Cheese Crisps are gluten-free and can easily be customized with different cheeses and spices.

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