Description
Enjoy these irresistible keto pepperoni cheese bites, a savory and cheesy snack perfect for any occasion. These low-carb delights are easy to make and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 12–16 slices pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese, softened cream cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Add the egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Take about 1-2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture and form it into a ball. Flatten the ball slightly in your palm.
- Place one slice of pepperoni in the center of the flattened cheese mixture.
- Carefully fold the cheese mixture around the pepperoni to enclose it completely, forming a bite-sized ball.
- Place the keto pepperoni cheese bites on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and puffed up.
- Let the irresistible keto pepperoni cheese bites cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For crispier bites, you can bake them for a few extra minutes.
- Feel free to add other seasonings like onion powder or red pepper flakes.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: Approximately 80-100
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: Approximately 100-150mg
- Fat: Approximately 7-9g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 3-4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 1-2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: Approximately 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-30mg