Description
These Mini Pepperoni Cheese Chips are a delightful low-carb appetizer combining crispy melted cheese with savory pepperoni. Perfectly baked to golden edges and seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic powder, they offer a flavorful, crunchy snack ideal for parties or a quick bite. Serve with marinara sauce for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Cheese Mounds: Place small mounds of shredded mozzarella cheese, about 1 tablespoon each, onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart to avoid merging during baking.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle each cheese mound evenly with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to infuse the chips with robust flavor.
- Add Pepperoni: Top each cheese mound with one slice of pepperoni, pressing slightly so it adheres to the cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and edges turn crispy and golden brown.
- Cool and Crisp: Remove from the oven and allow the chips to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes; this helps them crisp up further and firm into chip shapes.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature alongside marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Use a mini muffin tin to achieve more uniform shapes and avoid cheese spreading during baking.
- These chips crisp up more as they cool, so avoid overbaking to prevent them from becoming too hard.
- You can swap mozzarella cheese with cheddar or a cheese blend for a different flavor profile.
