Crispy Pepperoni Cheese Chips (Printable)
Baked pepperoni slices topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella create these crispy, savory chips ready in 15 minutes.
# What You 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
02 - Arrange pepperoni slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each slice.
03 - Sprinkle 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 until cheese is bubbling and golden, and pepperoni edges are crisp.
06 - Let chips cool on the tray for 2-3 minutes to set, then transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
07 - Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in 15 minutes with almost zero effort
- That perfect crunch without any carbs getting in the way
- Customizable with whatever cheese you have hiding in your fridge
02 -
- Dont skip the cooling step or these will bend instead of crunch when you try to pick them up
- Paper towels are nonnegotiable for absorbing that extra pepperoni oil
- Watch closely after minute 7 because they go from perfect to burned faster than you expect
03 -
- Buy pepperoni sliced slightly thicker than usual for the best texture
- Grate your own cheese if possible since pre shredded cheese has anticaking agents that affect melting