Pepperoni is keto-compatible due to ~1.2g net carbs per 100g and a high fat content, but it’s processed, salty, and calorie-dense. Treat as an occasional topping or snack—not a daily protein staple—and choose clean-ingredient brands.
Pepperoni is keto-compatible due to ~1.2g net carbs per 100g and a high fat content, but it’s processed, salty, and calorie-dense. Treat as an occasional topping or snack—not a daily protein staple—and choose clean-ingredient brands.
Per 100g (raw)
Source: USDA FoodData Central
Bake slices on parchment at 400°F (205°C) for 8–10 minutes until crisp; cool for maximum crunch.
Layer keto-bread or keto-crackers with mozzarella-cheese, a spoon of low-carb sauce, and pepperoni; broil to melt.
Serve with aged cheese, olives, pickles, and low-carb dips for a satiating snack plate.
Combine beaten eggs, shredded cheese, and chopped pepperoni; bake in a buttered dish until set.
Wrap pepperoni around small mozzarella-cheese cubes and bake until edges crisp.
Crisp and crumble over Caesar or Italian-style salads with parmesan-cheese and caesar-dressing.