Crispy Pepperoni Cheese Chips (Printable Version)
Golden pepperoni chips topped with melted cheese offer a crunchy, savory snack ready in minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 24 slices pepperoni
→ Dairy
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Spices
04 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
05 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat
02 - Place pepperoni slices in single layer on prepared sheet, spacing slightly apart
03 - Distribute cheddar and mozzarella cheese mixture evenly over each pepperoni slice
04 - Sprinkle Italian herbs and red pepper flakes over top if desired
05 - Bake 8-10 minutes until cheese bubbles and turns golden, pepperoni edges crisp
06 - Let rest 2-3 minutes on tray, transfer to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil
07 - Serve warm or at room temperature
# Quick Tips:
01 -
- Ready in fifteen minutes from start to finish
- Perfect for when cravings hit but you want to stay low carb
02 -
- Drain on paper towels or they will get soggy fast
- The pepperoni releases a lot of oil so that draining step matters
03 -
- Use a silicone mat instead of parchment for easier cleanup
- Double the recipe because these disappear faster than you expect