Baked Pepperoni Cream Cheese Bites are crispy pepperoni shells filled with seasoned cream cheese, delivering a savory, low-carb snack that's ready in under 15 minutes and pairs perfectly with marinara for dipping.
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On a baking sheet, lay out half of your pepperoni slices. Spread a small amount of cream cheese on each one.
Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the cream cheese.
Top each with another slice of pepperoni to create a small sandwich.
Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, or until the pepperoni is crispy.
Serve warm, with marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
Store cooled pepperoni cups in an airtight container for up to 3 days; fill with cream cheese no more than 2 hours before serving. Reheat unfilled cups in a 350°F oven for 2 minutes to restore crispness.
Line a baking sheet with parchment, arrange pepperoni flat, and bake at 400°F for 5–8 minutes until the edges curl slightly but the centers stay crisp. Don't overbake or they'll burn.
Yes, bake the pepperoni cups up to 2 days ahead and store in an airtight container. Fill with cream cheese mixture up to 2 hours before serving to keep them crisp.
Italian seasoning, garlic powder with salt and pepper, or za'atar all work well. Use about 1 teaspoon total.
Yes, pepperoni, cream cheese, and everything bagel seasoning are all keto-approved, making these bites suitable for low-carb and keto diets.
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