Cheesy Keto Pepperoni Bites
Delightfully crispy pepperoni bites filled with gooey melted cheese, perfect for a low-carb snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slices pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place pepperoni slices on the prepared sheet, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart.
- Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of softened cream cheese onto the center of each pepperoni slice.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the cream cheese on each pepperoni cup.
- Season each bite with Italian seasoning and a dash of garlic powder.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and edges of pepperoni are crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve with marinara sauce for dipping. Reheat leftovers in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 388mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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