Pepperoni Chips and Easy Cheese Crackers

It’s no secret that cheese and pepperoni are star-crossed lovers and here's a delicious way for you to enjoy the love affair.

Pepperoni Chips and Easy Cheese Crackers

Ingredients:
Pepperoni Chips:
6 ounces thin-sliced pepperoni

Cheese Crackers:
2 slices cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon salt
1⁄8 teaspoon chili powder
1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

Pepperoni Chips:
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lay the pepperoni slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven and soak up the excess grease by pressing paper towels against the pepperoni chips. Return the pan to the oven and bake an additional 2 to 4 minutes, until the pepperoni slices are very crispy.

Easy  Cheese Crackers:
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Stack the slices of American cheese and cut them into 16 very small squares.

Separate the cheese squares and transfer them to a small bowl. Add the salt, chili powder, and garlic powder, and toss to combine.

Arrange the 32 cheese pieces in 4 rows of 8 on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving as much space in between each as possible.

Bake until they puff up, are well browned (almost burnt), and crispy, about 7 to 8 minutes. If undercooked, they’ll be soggy, so don’t be afraid to check them and put them back in for more time, if needed.

Cool the crackers completely before serving since they will crisp up as they cool. Store on the counter in an airtight container for as long as a few days.