Description
Delicious cheesy bites topped with pepperoni, perfect for snacking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 40–50 slices pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- red pepper flakes
- fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar, and grated Parmesan.
- Add Italian seasoning and garlic powder, tossing to combine. Optionally, add red pepper flakes.
- If large, halve pepperoni slices for uniformity.
- Spread halved pepperoni on the baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- Sprinkle cheese mixture generously over each pepperoni slice.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melty and edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or reheat in an air fryer.
Notes
- For a lighter option, consider using turkey pepperoni.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.
- Fresh minced garlic can provide a more intense flavor than garlic powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg