Description
Crispy Pepperoni Cheese Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that combines the flavors of mozzarella, cheddar, and pepperoni, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Using a tablespoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of the cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each mound. Flatten each mound slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Top each cheese mound with a slice of pepperoni.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- You can also substitute turkey pepperoni for a leaner option.
- Enjoy these bites as a snack or appetizer!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg