Happy Wednesday everyone!  Sometimes we follow the Keto Diet in our house and these Pepper Salami Cheese Bites are perfect for those on this diet.  I scrambled through the refrigerator and cabinets after Mr. TAL declared last week Keto week and came up with this recipe.  I’m not a huge fan of salami but I have to say this recipe is Mrs. TAL (that’s me) approved :-). The salami turned out crispy around the edges and the combination of this ooey gooey cheesy mixture and al dente soft peppers was perfect.  Never mind the extra crisp layer of cheese on top! Yum!

This is a super easy recipe that takes minimal prep, ingredients, and cooking time.  I made enough for leftovers for lunch the next day and breakfast the following morning.  I cut and cored red and green bell peppers into chunks, layered a mixture of cream cheese, seasonings, and extra sharp cheddar, salami, more cheese, and baked in the oven for 30 minutes.

To get the bottom of the peppers crispier, I removed from the oven and cooked in a cast iron skillet in a tablespoon of olive oil for 10 minutes. I prefer a more charred bottom on my peppers but if you do not like that, omit this step.  Or you could keep these “bites” in the oven a bit longer.  

These are perfect as an appetizer, as a side to your meal, or for breakfast.  You can opt for adding more cheese to these peppers or use the remaining cheese to make a cheese ball with crackers or for stuffed Jalapeño Poppers.  If you are interested in more recipes, check out these in the post and more below.  Scroll down for related products to be purchased through Amazon.  Two Adorable Labs makes a small commission from these purchases at no extra cost to you.