Crispy Pepperoni Cheese Chips (Printable Version)

Crispy pepperoni topped with melted cheese makes a crunchy low-carb snack ready in 15 minutes.

# What You 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
02 - Place pepperoni slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each slice.
03 - Distribute shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over each pepperoni slice.
04 - Sprinkle Italian herbs and red pepper flakes over the cheese, if desired.
05 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden, and pepperoni edges are crispy.
06 - Let chips cool on the tray for 2-3 minutes to set, then transfer to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
07 - Serve warm or at room temperature as a snack or appetizer.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in fifteen minutes flat when cravings hit hard
  • The perfect low-carb answer to movie night junk food
02 -
  • Do not skip the paper towel step or they will be greasy
  • Pepperoni brands vary wildly in oil content so adjust baking time
03 -
  • Overlap slightly if you want interconnected cheese islands
  • Use a pizza cutter to portion them after cooling

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