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Pizza Pepper Poppers (Keto-Friendly)

If you love pizza, then you will love these keto-friendly mini pizza pepper poppers. These are a bit like the well-known jalapeno pepper popper in that they are bite-sized and full of flavor. 
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 48kcal
Author: Carolyn Thomas

Ingredients

  • 12 mini sweet peppers
  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • ½ cup mozzarella shredded
  • toppings pepperoni, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, olives, onions, etc.
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh basil minced

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Slice the mini peppers in half through the stems. Remove the seeds and membranes inside but keep the stems on.
  • Arrange your pepper halves, cut side up, on the prepared baking pan.
  • Carefully spoon two teaspoons of tomato sauce into each pepper, then sprinkle with two teaspoons of shredded mozzarella.
  • Sprinkle toppings of choice over cheese.
  • Bake stuffed peppers for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown lightly.
  • Sprinkle with chopped basil and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts are calculated without additional toppings. What you choose to add will alter nutrition facts. 
  • Some great topping ideas are turkey pepperoni, homemade bacon or sausage, mushrooms, olives, and onions

Nutrition

Serving: 4poppers | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1922IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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