Description
Crispy pepperoni cheese crisps deliver a mouthwatering snack perfect for game day or quick appetizers. Simple ingredients and minimal prep create a satisfying, salty treat that will impress guests with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 slices pizza pepperoni
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) grated cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heating.
- Prepare a non-stick muffin tin by carefully positioning a single pepperoni slice at the base of each cup, creating a flavorful foundation.
- Distribute shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses generously over each pepperoni slice, gently pressing the cheese to create an even layer that will melt uniformly.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven, allowing the cheese to transform into golden, crispy bites with slightly soft centers.
- Bake approximately 8 minutes, watching for edges that turn deep golden brown and develop a delicate crispness.
- Remove from the oven and let the cheese crisps rest in the tin for 5 minutes, allowing them to set and become more stable.
- Carefully extract the pepperoni cheese crisps from the muffin tin, using a small offset spatula or butter knife to help release them without breaking.
- Serve immediately while warm, enjoying the perfect balance of crispy pepperoni and melted cheese.
Notes
- Cheese selection matters hugely, so opt for full-fat, freshly grated cheeses that melt smoothly and create perfect crispy edges.
- Room temperature ingredients help achieve more even melting and consistent texture across all cheese crisps.
- For low-carb dieters, these pepperoni cheese crisps serve as an excellent protein-packed snack without added carbohydrates.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like parmesan, gouda, or pepper jack to create unique flavor variations that complement the pepperoni’s spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg