Pepperoni Cheese Crisps (Printable)

Crispy, cheesy pepperoni crisps ready in 20 minutes. Perfect keto-friendly appetizer or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
02 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Meats

04 - 40-50 slices pepperoni (about 4 ounces; turkey or spicy pepperoni for variation)

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

→ Garnish

08 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - Add Italian seasoning and garlic powder to the cheese mixture. Toss to combine. Add red pepper flakes if desired for extra heat.
04 - If pepperoni slices are large, cut them in half for optimal size.
05 - Arrange pepperoni slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each slice.
06 - Sprinkle a generous amount of the cheese mixture evenly over each pepperoni slice.
07 - Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, lightly golden, and pepperoni is crispy.
08 - Remove from oven and let crisps cool on baking sheet for a few minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for maximum crispness.
09 - Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. Reheat in toaster oven or air fryer to restore crispness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • The perfect low carb answer to late night pizza cravings
02 -
  • The cheese keeps cooking after you pull them from the oven, so remove when they are lightly golden not dark brown
  • Cooling on a wire rack is the secret step that keeps them crispy instead of soggy
03 -
  • Pat the pepperoni slices dry with paper towels before baking to prevent excess grease
  • Let the pan cool slightly before transferring to avoid breaking the crisps
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