Crispy Pepperoni Cheese Chips (Printable Version)

Baked pepperoni topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella creates these crunchy, savory low-carb snacks ready in 15 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
02 - Arrange pepperoni slices in a single layer on the baking sheet, leaving space between each slice.
03 - Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over each pepperoni slice.
04 - Optionally sprinkle dried Italian herbs and red pepper flakes on top for additional flavor.
05 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden with crisp pepperoni edges.
06 - Let chips cool on the tray for 2-3 minutes to set, then transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
07 - Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These come together in literally 15 minutes start to finish which is dangerous because youll want to make them constantly
  • The combination of salty pepperoni and two kinds of melted cheese creates that perfect crunch-to-chewy ratio
02 -
  • The cooling step is actually crucial or the cheese will slide right off when you try to pick them up
  • Thinner pepperoni slices work better than thick-cut because they crisp up more efficiently
03 -
  • Use a silicone baking mat instead of parchment for easier cleanup since the grease can soak through paper sometimes
  • If your cheese is spreading too much, try using shredded cheese from a block rather than pre-shredded which has anti-caking agents

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