Pizza Chips Cheesy Bites (Print Format)
Crispy cheesy bites featuring mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning with optional dipping sauces.
# Ingredients:
→ Cheeses
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1 ½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
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½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Meats
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½ cup mini or chopped pepperoni slices
→ Sauces
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2 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara sauce (optional for drizzling)
→ Optional Toppings
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Crumbled cooked bacon
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Chopped black olives
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Diced bell peppers
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Sliced jalapeños
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Dried oregano or basil for garnish
→ For Dipping
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Marinara sauce
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Garlic butter
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Ranch dressing
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Spicy aioli
# Steps:
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Combine shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.
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Heat a non-stick skillet or baking tray over medium heat to prepare for cooking the cheese chips.
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Spoon small portions of the cheese mixture onto the heated surface, spreading slightly to form thin circles. Top each with mini pepperoni slices. Cook for 2–3 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp.
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Carefully flip each cheese chip and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to crisp both sides.
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Remove the chips and allow to cool briefly. Drizzle with pizza or marinara sauce if desired, then garnish with optional toppings such as bacon, olives, bell peppers, jalapeños, and herbs.
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Arrange chips on a platter alongside preferred dipping options like marinara sauce, garlic butter, ranch dressing, or spicy aioli.
# Tips:
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Use low-moisture mozzarella for best crispness. Allow chips to cool slightly before serving to firm up texture.