Description
Enjoy these delicious Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs, a perfect appetizer or snack featuring soft biscuit dough filled with pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce. Baked to golden perfection and brushed with a flavorful garlic butter topping, these pizza bombs are easy to make and sure to delight pizza lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Filling
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 pieces)
- 16 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
Topping
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the pizza bombs cook evenly and don’t stick.
- Flatten Dough: Flatten each biscuit dough piece into a 4-inch circle to provide enough surface area for filling and rolling.
- Fill the Pizza Bombs: Spread 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce in the center of each flattened dough circle to give a tangy base.
- Add Pepperoni and Cheese: Place 2 slices of pepperoni and a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce for the cheesy, meaty filling.
- Seal the Bombs: Pinch the edges of the dough together carefully to seal the filling inside, shaping each into a tight ball preventing any leakage during baking.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the pizza bombs seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet to maintain their shape while baking.
- Apply Toppings: Brush each bomb with melted butter and evenly sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese to add flavor and promote browning.
- Bake: Bake the pizza bombs in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until they turn a golden brown color, indicating they are cooked through and deliciously crisp on the outside.
- Serve: Serve the pizza bombs warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping to enhance the flavor experience.
Notes
- Ensure the dough edges are sealed tightly to prevent filling from oozing out during baking.
- Use fresh mozzarella for a better melt, but pre-shredded works fine.
- Feel free to customize the filling with other pizza toppings like mushrooms or green peppers for variety.
- For extra crispiness, brush with butter and sprinkle Parmesan just before baking.
- Allow the pizza bombs to cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burns from hot filling.
