High-Protein Pepperoni Pizza Chips
These are crispy high-protein pepperoni pizza chips. Golden melted cheese rounds topped with pepperoni and Italian herbs — a delicious low-carb snack that tastes just like pizza!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crispy cheese and pepperoni
- High protein from cheese
- Ready in minutes with only a few ingredients
- Perfect for snacking or dipping
- Low carb and sugar-free
Ingredients (Makes about 12–15 chips)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20–25 slices pepperoni
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Place small piles (about 2 tablespoons each) of shredded mozzarella on the baking sheet, spacing them apart. Flatten slightly into rounds.
- Top each cheese round with 1–2 pepperoni slices. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and optional Parmesan or red pepper flakes.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 3–5 minutes so they firm up and become crisp.
- Transfer to a plate and serve.
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition (Per Chip – based on 12)
- Calories: ~70
- Protein: 5g
- Total Carbs: 1g
- Net Carbs: 1g
- Fat: 5g
