Description
These Pepperoni & Cheese Crisps are a quick and delicious keto-friendly snack featuring crispy melted cheese topped with savory pepperoni slices. Perfect for dipping in sugar-free tomato sauce, they make a satisfying low-carb appetizer or snack that’s ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
Cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of shredded mozzarella and parmesan)
Pepperoni
- 12 slices pepperoni
Dip
- 1/4 cup sugar free tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat to ensure even cooking of the cheese piles without sticking.
- Cook Cheese Piles: Add about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese in flat piles to the skillet, spacing them evenly. Cook for about one minute until the cheese begins to bubble.
- Add Pepperoni: Place one slice of pepperoni on top of each bubbling cheese pile. Continue cooking for another minute or until the cheese edges start to brown and crisp.
- Flip Crisps: Carefully flip each crisp pepperoni side down using a spatula. Cook for an additional 30 seconds to crisp the bottom side.
- Serve: Transfer the crisps to a plate with the pepperoni side facing up. Serve warm with sugar-free tomato sauce for dipping. Repeat the process with remaining cheese and pepperoni.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent cheese from sticking during cooking.
- Feel free to mix cheeses like mozzarella and parmesan for a different flavor profile and texture.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture; they tend to soften if left to sit.
- These crisps can be stored briefly in an airtight container and reheated in a skillet to regain crispiness.
- Sugar-free tomato sauce keeps this a keto-friendly snack choice.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
