Description
Pepperoni bites blend Italian-American flavors into irresistible party snacks. Crispy, cheesy morsels deliver bold taste and quick satisfaction for hungry guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 50 small pepperoni rounds
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mozzarella cheese, shredded (dry type)
- 2 tablespoons Italian herb mixture
Dipping Sauce:
- Marinara sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a mini muffin tray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully distribute cheese into each muffin cavity, ensuring even coverage across the tray.
- Layer pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, positioning 3-4 pieces per muffin cup.
- Generously sprinkle Italian seasoning over the pepperoni and cheese layers to enhance flavor.
- Transfer the muffin tray to the preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes until the edges turn golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cheesy pepperoni bites to cool for 5 minutes, which helps them set and makes removal easier.
- Gently extract the bites from the muffin tray using a small offset spatula or butter knife to preserve their shape.
Notes
- Swap pepperoni with turkey pepperoni or vegetarian alternatives for a lighter, healthier version that still packs delicious flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like mozzarella, cheddar, or pepper jack to create unique taste profiles and add exciting variety.
- Prep these bites ahead of time and refrigerate uncooked, then bake just before serving for a quick and impressive party appetizer that’ll wow guests.
- Add a small dollop of marinara sauce or sprinkle some fresh chopped herbs like basil on top after baking to elevate the presentation and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg