This recipe has been previously posted but it makes an incredible after-school snack. What kid doesn’t love pepperoni pizza?
This is perfect on days when junior is begging to have pizza for dinner but meatloaf is on the menu. Bake up some pepperoni bites, serve as a snack and satisfaction is guaranteed.
Another option for this is to use the marinara sauce off and use it as a dip instead. Just bake the pepperoni and cheese together. Whatever way you do it these pepperoni bites are sure to please.
Pepperoni Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 package pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup prepared pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning to sprinkle on top
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the pepperoni slices on a baking sheet in one single layer. Do not overlap them.
- Bake until crispy and edges start to brown. About 12-15 minutes.
- Leave the pepperonis on the baking sheet and use a paper towel dab any excess oil off the pepperoni chips. *careful not to burn yourself on hot pan.
- Dab 1/2 teaspoon of pizza sauce on to each pepperoni chip.
- Sprinkle a little mozzarella cheese onto each pepperoni chip.
- Return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle tops of pepperoni bites with dried seasoning.
- Serve and enjoy!
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