Crispy Pepperoni Cheese Chips (Print View)

Crispy baked pepperoni with melted cheese blend. Ready in 15 minutes for a crunchy savory snack.

# 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

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
02 - Place pepperoni slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
03 - Distribute shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over each pepperoni slice.
04 - Sprinkle with dried Italian herbs and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
05 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden, and pepperoni edges are crispy.
06 - Let chips cool on tray for 2-3 minutes to set, then transfer to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
07 - Serve warm or at room temperature as a snack or appetizer.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get all the satisfaction of potato chips without any of the guilt
  • The recipe comes together faster than ordering delivery
  • Everyone from keto devotees to picky kids reaches for these
02 -
  • Do not skip the cooling step or your chips will break apart when you try to move them
  • The pepperoni releases quite a bit of oil so the paper towel step really matters
03 -
  • Buy pre-shredded cheese for this recipe since it melts more evenly than freshly grated
  • Use a silicone baking mat instead of parchment for easier cleanup and less sticking

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