Description
These Keto Pepperoni Cheese Crisps are a delicious low-carb snack or appetizer that’s easy to make and incredibly satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these crispy, cheesy treats in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Crisps:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 24 slices of pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes or fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix cheeses: In a small bowl, mix the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses together.
- Form cheese mounds: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each mound at least 1 inch apart. Flatten slightly into circles.
- Add pepperoni: Place one slice of pepperoni on top of each cheese mound. Sprinkle lightly with Italian seasoning if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Cool and serve: Let the crisps cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as a crunchy snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Use pre-sliced pepperoni and pre-shredded cheese for quick prep.
- These crisps store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For extra crunch, bake a minute longer but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crisps
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
