Pepperoni Sausage Pizza Bites (Crustless)
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 lb Ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy!) 🥩
- 1 cup Marinara sauce (look for no-sugar-added to keep it keto!) 🍅
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
- ½ cup Shredded cheddar cheese (for that extra sharp kick!) 🧀
- ½ cup Sliced pepperoni 🍕
- Optional: Dried oregano or Italian seasoning for a fragrant finish 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the “Crust”: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Press the raw ground sausage into the bottom of a greased baking dish to create a solid, meaty base as seen in the photo! 🥩📐✨
- The First Bake: Bake the sausage base for 10–12 minutes until cooked through. Carefully drain any excess grease from the pan. ⏲️📈🔥
- Sauce It Up: Spread a layer of marinara sauce evenly over the cooked sausage. 🍅🌊🤤
- The Cheese Blanket: Generously top with the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese until the meat is completely covered. 🧀🤝💎
- Add the Toppings: Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with a pinch of Italian seasoning for that professional look! 🍕🎨🌿
- The Final Melt: Place back in the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the pepperoni edges are starting to crisp. ⏲️📈🙌
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized squares. These are perfect served hot and gooey! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Extra Crispy” Secret: For the perfect golden-brown cheese shown in the photo, pop the dish under the broiler for the last 1–2 minutes of cooking! 🧀🛡️💎
- The “Flavor” Hack: If you want a more traditional “bite” feel, you can bake these in a muffin tin instead of a large dish for individual portions! 🧁🎯✨
