Crispy Pepperoni Cheese Chips (Printable)
Golden, crunchy chips made with pepperoni and melted cheese. 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - Arrange the pepperoni slices in a single layer on the baking sheet, leaving a little space between each slice.
03 - Sprinkle a mix of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over each pepperoni slice.
04 - Optionally, sprinkle dried Italian herbs and red pepper flakes on top for extra flavor.
05 - Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden, and the pepperoni edges are crisp.
06 - Allow chips to cool for 2–3 minutes on the tray to set, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
07 - Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These satisfy every crunchy salty craving without a single carb in sight
- They come together in literally fifteen minutes flat
02 -
- Underbaked pepperoni will be chewy instead of crisp so watch for those curled edges and bubbling cheese
- Draining on paper towels makes all the difference between soggy chips and ones that stay satisfyingly crunchy
03 -
- Buy pepperoni from the deli counter instead of prepackaged for better texture and flavor
- Shred your own cheese from blocks instead of using pre-shredded bags for the best melt