Description
Home Made Snacks: Pepperoni and Cheese Crisps are a quick, crunchy, and flavorful snack combining crispy cheese with spicy pepperoni. Ready in under 20 minutes, they are perfect for satisfying cravings, impressing guests, or adding a flavorful punch to your snack rotation with minimal ingredients and easy steps.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pepperoni slices, thinly sliced (quantity as needed for single layer on baking sheet)
- Shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or a blend of mozzarella and cheddar), about 1 cup
- Parmesan cheese, a pinch (optional)
- Italian seasoning, a light sprinkle
- Freshly ground black pepper, a light sprinkle
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup while your pepperoni crisps and cheese melt perfectly.
- Arrange Pepperoni Slices: Lay the pepperoni slices in a single layer on the prepared sheet, making sure they don’t overlap for even crispiness.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over each pepperoni slice, then add a pinch of parmesan for extra flavor and crunch.
- Season Lightly: Sprinkle Italian seasoning and freshly ground black pepper sparingly over the cheese to enhance the aromatic profile without overpowering.
- Bake to Crispy Perfection: Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and edges turn golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crisps to cool completely on the baking sheet; this step lets them firm up for that irresistible crunch.
Notes
- Use thin pepperoni slices for even crisping; thicker slices do not crisp well.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to avoid steaming; give each piece room to crisp.
- Watch the oven near the end of baking to prevent cheese from burning.
- Cooling the crisps completely is essential to achieve maximum crunch.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like mozzarella and sharper cheeses for texture and flavor balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 crisps
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pepperoni cheese crisps, quick snack, low carb snack, keto friendly, appetizer, party finger food
