Imagine biting into a crispy, cheesy pizza that satisfies your deepest comfort food cravings without derailing your low-carb lifestyle. These ingenious Pepperoni Pizza Cups are about to become your new favorite kitchen hack! Transforming ordinary low-carb tortillas into perfectly portioned, mouthwatering mini pizzas, this recipe proves that healthy eating doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. Get ready to impress your taste buds and your diet plan with these irresistible, bite-sized pizza cups that are perfect for parties, quick lunches, or late-night snacking.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 12 cups
Ingredients
- 12 slices of pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 package of low carb tortilla wraps
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lightly spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- Take the low carb tortilla wraps and cut each wrap into 4 equal circular pieces using a round cookie cutter or kitchen scissors.
- Carefully press each tortilla circle into the muffin tin cups, gently forming them to create a cup-like shape with slightly raised edges.
- Place a slice of pepperoni at the bottom of each tortilla cup as a base layer.
- Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the pepperoni in each cup.
- Add approximately 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce to each cup, spreading it evenly.
- Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce in each cup.
- Top each cup with additional pepperoni slices and sprinkle sliced black olives.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the tortilla are crispy and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the muffin tin for 2-3 minutes to allow the cups to set.
- Carefully remove the pizza cups using a small offset spatula or butter knife.
- Serve warm and enjoy your low carb pepperoni pizza cups as an appetizer or light meal.
Tips
- Choose thin, low-carb tortillas for the crispiest cups
- Use a round cookie cutter or clean glass to cut perfect tortilla circles
- Don't overfill the cups - less is more to ensure even cooking
- For extra crispiness, pre-bake the tortilla cups for 2-3 minutes before adding toppings
- Let the pizza cups cool slightly in the tin to help them hold their shape
- Experiment with different toppings like diced bell peppers or fresh basil
- Use a silicone muffin tin for easiest removal
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 90kcal
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
