Crispy Pepperoni Cheese Chips (Printable)
Baked pepperoni with melted cheese creates these crunchy, savory treats ready in just 15 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 24 slices pepperoni
→ Dairy
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Spices (optional)
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 prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
03 - Distribute cheddar and mozzarella cheese mixture evenly over each pepperoni slice.
04 - Sprinkle with Italian herbs and red pepper flakes if desired for added flavor.
05 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese bubbles and turns golden, with crisp pepperoni edges.
06 - Let chips rest on tray for 2-3 minutes to set, then transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
07 - Serve immediately while warm or allow to reach room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Ready in fifteen minutes with almost zero active effort
- Perfectly satisfies crunchy snack cravings without any carbs
- Customizable with whatever cheese and spices you have on hand
02 -
- Don't skip the cooling step or your chips will be too oily and might fall apart
- The paper towel step is crucial for getting that perfect chip-like crunch instead of a greasy texture
03 -
- Buy pepperoni from the deli counter for thicker slices that hold more cheese
- Double the batch because these disappear way faster than you expect