Pepperoni Pizza Fat Bombs
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
6 fat bombs
ingredients
- 3 . 5 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 12 pepperoni slices
- 1 garlic, glove minced
- 1⁄2 small red pepper, finely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, oregano, thyme) or 1 -2 teaspoon dried herbs
- 1⁄8 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese
directions
- In a bowl, mash together the cream cheese and the butter with a fork, or process in a food processor until smooth.
- In a large skillet, set over medium heat, cook the pepperoni slices on both sides until crispy. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- Add the garlic and red pepper to the pepperoni juices in the skillet and cook for a few minutes over medium heat until fragrant. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Add to the cream cheese and butter mixture and mix well with an electric beater or a hand whisk.
- Add the grated mozzarella cheese, herbs, chili powder, and salt. Mix well again. Refrigerate fro 20 to 30 minutes, or until set.
- Using a large spoon or an ice cream scoop, divide the mixture into 6 balls. Roll each ball in the Parmesan cheese and place on top of 2 slices of crisped pepperoni. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
opalescent
United States