Description
Enjoy these easy and irresistible Keto Pepperoni Pizza Bites, a perfect low-carb snack featuring crispy pepperoni cups filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and tangy pizza sauce, finished with fresh basil for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Bites
- 24 slices sandwich pepperoni
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2″ cubes
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- Fresh basil, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to ensure it’s ready to crisp the pepperonis perfectly.
- Prepare Pepperoni Cups: Cut each pepperoni slice halfway up the top, bottom, left, and right sides, creating a cross pattern for shaping.
- Arrange in Muffin Pan: Place the pepperoni slices in a mini muffin pan, overlapping the cut sides to form small cups.
- Bake Pepperoni: Bake the pepperoni cups in the preheated oven for 5 minutes until they become crispy and hold their shape.
- Remove Excess Grease: Take the pepperoni cups out of the pan and dab any residual grease with a paper towel.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spoon half a teaspoon of pizza sauce into each cup, then top with a small cube of mozzarella cheese.
- Final Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 2 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Top each bite with shredded fresh basil and serve immediately for a flavorful keto-friendly snack.
Notes
- Use sandwich pepperoni slices for the right size and crispiness.
- The cross cuts help the pepperoni form a cup shape to hold the toppings.
- You can substitute pizza sauce with a low-carb marinara if desired.
- Serve warm for the best melted cheese experience.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
