Description
Crispy pepperoni cheese crisps deliver a perfect blend of savory flavors and crunchy textures. Quick and simple snacks like these elevate appetizer moments with irresistible cheesy goodness that keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters / 4 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
Meat:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mini pepperoni slices
Seasonings (Optional):
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400°F and positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet to ensure easy crisp removal and minimal mess.
- Blend mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses thoroughly, incorporating optional garlic powder or Italian seasoning for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Distribute cheese mixture using tablespoon measurements, creating uniform mounds spaced approximately two inches apart on the prepared baking surface.
- Delicately layer pepperoni slices atop each cheese mound, ensuring balanced coverage across the entire crisp.
- Position baking sheet in preheated oven, monitoring crisps for 6-8 minutes until edges transform into golden, crispy perimeters and cheese melts uniformly.
- Allow crisps to rest momentarily on baking sheet, enabling structural stabilization before transferring to cooling rack for complete hardening.
- Present crisps warm or at ambient temperature as a delectable appetizer or spontaneous snacking option, celebrating their crispy, savory essence.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose high-quality, low-moisture mozzarella and freshly grated Parmesan for the crispiest texture and richest flavor profile.
- Pepperoni Precision: Use thinly sliced mini pepperoni to ensure even cooking and crispy edges without overwhelming the cheese base.
- Watch Carefully While Baking: Keep a close eye during the 6-8 minute baking window to prevent burning, as cheese can quickly go from golden to burnt.
- Customization Options: Experiment with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar or add herbs like dried basil or red pepper flakes for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg