Description
These Pepperoni Cheese Crisps are a quick and delicious low-carb snack featuring crispy pepperoni topped with a bubbly blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Perfectly baked until golden and crisp, they make a savory treat ideal for parties, game days, or a satisfying bite anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Topping
- 12 slices pizza pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the crisps perfectly.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Place one slice of pizza pepperoni into each cup of a non-stick muffin tin, creating the base for your crisps.
- Mix Cheese: In a small bowl, combine the grated cheddar and mozzarella cheeses thoroughly to create a flavorful blend.
- Add Cheese to Pepperoni: Spoon the cheese mixture evenly over each pepperoni slice in the muffin tin, pressing it down flat so it melts uniformly.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling, and the edges turn crisp and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the tin from the oven and allow the crisps to cool in the tin for 5 minutes to firm up, then carefully remove them and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can leave the crisps in the oven an additional 1-2 minutes but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Use a non-stick muffin tin or spray the tin lightly with cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
- Feel free to customize with different cheeses or add some Italian seasoning to the cheese mixture for added flavor.
- These crisps are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping to complement the cheesy pepperoni flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
