Crispy Pepperoni Cheese Chips (Printable Version)

Golden baked pepperoni with melted cheese for a crunchy low-carb treat.

# 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

# Directions:

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 cheeses evenly over each pepperoni slice.
04 - Sprinkle Italian herbs and red pepper flakes over the cheese-topped pepperoni if desired.
05 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbling, golden, and pepperoni edges are crisp.
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 as a crunchy snack.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The satisfying crunch rivals any potato chip but with almost zero carbs
  • Ready in fifteen minutes flat using ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan will steam the pepperoni instead of crisping it, so work in batches if necessary
  • The cooling step is crucial because these continue to crisp up as they rest
03 -
  • Pat the pepperoni dry with paper towels before baking to reduce excess oil
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice larger pepperoni rounds into chip-sized pieces before baking

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