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Keto Pizza Pepper Poppers Bites Recipe

Keto Pizza Pepper Poppers Bites combine sweet mini peppers with a savory, cheesy, pizza-style filling of cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and turkey pepperoni. They’re quick to assemble, freezer-friendly, and offer a low-carb, protein-rich snack or appetizer that satisfies pizza cravings without the crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 (4 poppers each)
Course: Appetizer, Light DInner, Snack
Cuisine: American-inspired with Italian (pizza) flavors, Keto
Calories: 365
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 24 mini sweet peppers ≈600 g
  • 225 g full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 150 g shredded mozzarella
  • 50 g grated Parmesan
  • 100 g turkey pepperoni finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • Pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 100 g sugar-free marinara optional, for dipping
  • Fresh basil or parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Prep peppers: Wash, halve lengthwise, and remove seeds. Arrange cut-side up on the baking sheet. Trim bottoms slightly if needed so they sit flat.
  3. Make filling: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, chopped turkey pepperoni, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Fold until evenly mixed.
  4. Fill peppers: Use a teaspoon or small scoop to portion ~1 tbsp filling into each pepper half. Do not overfill.
  5. Bake: Bake 12–15 minutes until filling is set and tops are lightly golden. Optionally broil 30–45 seconds for extra color.
  6. Rest & garnish: Let rest 3–4 minutes. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley. Serve warm with sugar-free marinara for dipping if desired.
  7. Store: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months (see storage tips).