Ingredients
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– ½ cup cream cheese, softened
– 1 large egg
– ½ cup almond flour
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup pepperoni slices, chopped
– Optional: Additional toppings (olive oil, oregano, grated parmesan cheese)
Instructions
Creating Keto Pepperoni Pizza Bites is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Cheeses: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese and softened cream cheese. Microwave for about 30 seconds until melty.
3. Add Egg: Stir the egg into the melted cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the almond flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cheese mixture, stirring until well blended.
6. Fold in Pepperoni: Gently fold in the chopped pepperoni until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
7. Form Bites: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
8. Optional Toppings: Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with oregano or grated parmesan cheese for added flavor.
9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
10. Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
These steps will guide you in creating these incredible Keto Pepperoni Pizza Bites effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 bites
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 7g