Pepperoni Cheese Crisps
A delicious and guilt-free snack featuring crispy cheese bites topped with savory pepperoni.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 18 slices pepperoni (turkey pepperoni optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: red pepper flakes, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar, and grated Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning and garlic powder, adding red pepper flakes if desired.
- Halve large pepperoni slices to make handling easier.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the cheese mixture generously over each pepperoni slice.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For more flavor, mix in gouda or provolone cheese. Use low-sodium pepperoni to reduce saltiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg