Keto Beef Pepperoni Cheese Roll Ups (Print View)
Cheesy beef rolls with pepperoni, ready in 30 minutes. Easy keto-friendly appetizer with melted mozzarella.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 2 oz pepperoni slices
→ Dairy
03 - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
05 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Seasonings
06 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
07 - ½ tsp garlic powder
08 - ½ tsp onion powder
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Optional
11 - 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce, for dipping
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
03 - Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion on a sheet of parchment paper into a rectangle (about 5x3 inches).
04 - Place a few pepperoni slices and some shredded mozzarella in the center of each rectangle.
05 - Carefully roll up each rectangle around the filling, sealing the edges to prevent cheese from leaking out.
06 - Arrange the roll ups seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Top each roll up with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
07 - Bake for 15 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Serve hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything you love about pizza in an easy finger food format
- Ready in 30 minutes with almost zero prep work
- Perfectly portable for parties or meal prep containers
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- Sealing the edges tightly prevents cheese from escaping during baking
- The beef mixture will be slightly sticky so keeping your hands damp helps with rolling
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- Work quickly with cold cream cheese to prevent it from warming up and making the mixture too soft
- Let the roll ups rest for 2 minutes before serving so the cheese sets slightly