2-Bite Pizza Pepper Poppers Recipe

Craving a bite-sized snack that packs all the flavors of pizza while staying keto-friendly? These 2-Bite Pizza Pepper Poppers are the perfect solution. They’re ideal for game nights, casual gatherings, or just a quick and delicious snack to keep your cravings in check. What makes them irresistible is the combination of juicy bell peppers, savory pepperoni, and gooey melted cheese, all in a low-carb package.

2-Bite Pizza Pepper Poppers

Delight in the mini yet mighty flavors of these keto-friendly pizza poppers.

Ingredients

• 12 mini bell peppers
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 24 slices pepperoni
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the mini bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
3. Place the pepper halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Spoon a small amount of marinara sauce into each pepper half.
5. Sprinkle a mix of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
6. Top each pepper half with a slice of pepperoni.
7. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.

Breakdown of Ingredients and Average Carb Content

Let’s break down the carb content for each ingredient:

• Mini Bell Peppers: Approximately 2g carbs per pepper
• Mozzarella Cheese: 1g carbs per 1/4 cup
• Parmesan Cheese: Less than 1g carbs per 1/4 cup
• Pepperoni: 0g carbs per slice
• Marinara Sauce: 2g carbs per 2 tablespoons (varies by brand)
• Italian Seasoning: 0g carbs per teaspoon
• Salt and Pepper: Negligible
• Fresh Basil: Less than 1g carbs per tablespoon

Total carbs for the recipe: Approximately 25g for the entire batch (12 poppers), making it around 2g carbs per popper.

A Bite-Sized Delight

These 2-Bite Pizza Pepper Poppers are a fantastic example of how you can enjoy the taste of pizza while staying on track with your keto diet. They’re quick to make, fun to eat, and perfect for any occasion. Give them a try, and you might just find yourself making them on repeat!

Recipe Credit: gogas2