Low-Carb Pizza Bites

• cream cheese↗8 ounces
• eggs↗2
• garlic powder↗1 teaspoon
• oregano↗1 teaspoon
• tomato sauce↗1⁄4 cup
• mozzarella cheese, shredded (or combine with other cheeses such as parmesan)↗1⁄2 cup
• green pepper, finely minced (or other pizza topping)↗1⁄4 cup
• slices pepperoni, preferably in large thin slices↗24 slices

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Poke the pepperoni slices into the bottoms of the mini-muffin cups, or butter the cups well if you aren't using the pepperoni (I find that oiling the pans doesn't work as well).

3. 3

   Cream the cream cheese with a mixer until smooth and fluffy. Add eggs, garlic, and oregano, and beat until smooth.

4. 4

   Mix the rest of the ingredients in by hand.

5. 5

   Fill the muffin cups with the egg and cheese mixture.

6. 6

   Bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until lightly browned on top and set in center. Remove from oven, and cool for a few minutes (5-10), then run a knife around the top to loosen (I use a plastic knife for my nonstick pan). Remove to a plate.