This delicious appetizer is quick to whip up and absolutely delicious! The best part? It’s totally low carb!
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I LOVE appie night! It’s one of the most anticipated events in my house.. even though we do it, like, weekly.. There’s just something so fun about sitting around a table crammed full of food. I generally go a bit over board and usually feel a little too full after every ‘event’, the temptation is too much too handle!
All the devilled eggs, crunchy veggies, dips, spreads, different cuts of meat and cheeses? Gah I need another plate right now!
Lately we’ve been missing out on the pizza bites I used to make with baguettes, so I decided to give these Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Bites a shot.. oh boy.. we DEVOURED them! I used my Keto Flatbread recipe for the base and went from there. These beauties are now featured in our apple night every time!
Why it works
- Little squares of pepperoni, pizza sauce and cheese? These Low Carb Pizza Bites make a super tasty appetizer!
- Fast and easy – Ready in 25 minutes from start to finish.
- Make them ahead of time and quickly reheat for a great dish to bring to a potluck or party!
Ingredients
- olive oil
- mozzarella cheese
- almond flour
- sea salt
- spicy spaghetti seasoning
- cream cheese
- an egg
- sugar free pizza sauce
- sliced pepperoni
- dip of choice
Spicy Spaghetti Seasoning – I LOVE this spice mix! It’s not only great for flavouring up spaghetti, but I also add it to my Low Carb Biscuits and Fathead Pizza Dough. It can be replaced in this recipe for Italian Seasoning if you don’t have any / don’t want to make your own.
Sugar Free Pizza Sauce – Rao’s has a great pizza sauce you can buy at most grocery stores, or, you can easily make your own! This Sugar Free Pizza Sauce is ready in minutes and super tasty, plus it’ll save a few bucks each time!
Dip Options – My favourite dip for these low carb pepperoni pizza bites is definitely this Low Carb Ranch Dressing. There’s just something extra delish about pepperoni, pizza sauce and ranch dressing. These beauties would also be great with creamy caesar dressing, chipotle mayo or garlic aioli.
How to make Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Bites
Heat oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a microwave safe mixing bowl combine mozzarella cheese, almond flour, sea salt, spicy spaghetti seasoning and mix well. Cut cream cheese into small cubes and place on top of the mixture.
Microwave for 45 seconds, stir with a wooden spoon, then microwave for an additional 20 seconds. Stir, add an egg and mix until the egg is fully combined into the dough.
Brush the parchment paper with olive oil. Dump the dough onto the baking sheet and, using your fingers, push the dough out to form the flatbread. Bake for 5 minutes, remove from the oven and very carefully, flip the flatbread over so that the top becomes the bottom.
Cover the flatbread with pizza sauce, grated mozzarella, pepperoni. Bake for a few minutes longer until the cheese is bubbly.
Slice into 12 and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- If the mozzarella isn’t fully melted, microwave in 10 second intervals until is has fully melted before mixing in the egg.
- Try these Low Carb Pizza Bites with a homemade Low Carb Ranch Dressing!
- If you have a lot on the go, these low carb pizza bites can easily be made ahead of time. They don’t have to be hot to be delicious, however, can be reheated in the oven if you want to serve them hot!
What to pair with Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Bites
Even though these are meant to be an appetizer, who says you can’t eat a batch of these by themselves for lunch? Yum! Or maybe you could pair them with a Kale Caesar Salad drenched with Creamy Caesar Dressing and use the leftover dressing as the dip for these delicious Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Bites!
If you are looking for low carb appetizer idea, here is a list of my favourites:
- Bacon Wrapped Avocado Fries
- Devilled Eggs
- Wings with Low Carb Teriyaki Sauce
- Sliced meats and cheeses with Low Carb Cheese Crackers
- 7 Layer Dip with Low Carb Baked Tortilla Chips
- Hot Bean and Cheese Dip
- Avocado Fries with Chipotle Mayo
Love this recipe? Try these low carb ideas next:
Fathead Pizza Crust – This Fathead Pizza Crust will be your next best friend. It’s low carb, acts like pizza and actually tastes LIKE PIZZA! You’ll absolutely love it!
Teriyaki Beef Skewers – Who doesn’t love flavourful beef on a stick? These Keto Teriyaki Beef Skewers are marinated, then tossed onto a hot bbq or grill for a fast and tasty meal!
10 Minute Grilled Cheese – Cheesy toasty goodness!! This Keto Grilled Cheese is ready in 10 minutes for a quick and easy lunch. Try it with pulled pork for an extra delicious spin!
Calzones – Make your own low carb pizza pockets with this delicious Keto Calzone recipe! Load them up with your favourite pizza toppings and take them for lunch to-go!
Turkey Burgers – Juicy Low Carb Turkey Burgers brushed with a delicious Low Carb BBQ Sauce and sandwiched together with your favourite toppings by a 90 Second Keto Bread!
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Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Bites
Ingredients
Keto Flatbread
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 6 tbsp almond flour
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 2 tsp spicy spaghetti seasoning
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 egg
Toppings
- 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/3 cup sugar free pizza sauce
- 8 slices pepperoni (60 grams)
Instructions
Equipment Needed
- Microwave Safe Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Cheese Grater
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Directions
- Heat oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a microwave safe mixing bowl combine 3/4c mozzarella cheese, almond flour, sea salt, spicy spaghetti seasoning and mix well. Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and place on top of the mixture.
- Microwave for 45 seconds, stir with a wooden spoon and cook for an additional 20 seconds. Stir, add the egg and mix until the egg is fully combined into the dough.
- Brush 1/2 tbsp olive oil on the parchment paper. Dump the dough onto the baking sheet and, using your fingers, push the dough out to form the flatbread. Bake for 5 minutes, remove from the oven and very carefully, flip the flatbread over so that the top becomes the bottom.
- Cover the flatbread with the pizza sauce, 1/2c grated mozzarella, the pepperoni and then the remaining 1/4c grated mozzarella. Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly. Slice into 12 sections and enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips
- If the mozzarella isn’t fully melted, microwave in 10 second intervals until is has fully melted before mixing in the egg.
- Try these Low Carb Pizza Bites with a homemade Low Carb Ranch Dressing!
- If you have a lot on the go, these low carb pizza bites can easily be made ahead of time. They don’t have to be hot to be delicious, however, can be reheated in the oven if you want to serve them hot!