Description
Pepperoni pizza bombs merge classic Italian flavors into irresistible handheld bites bursting with cheesy goodness. Crispy golden exteriors give way to melted mozzarella and zesty pepperoni, creating a quick snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 20 pepperoni slices
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the baking surface by laying parchment paper on a sheet pan and heating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Gently press each biscuit dough piece into a thin circular shape, creating a wide surface area.
- Position two pepperoni slices directly in the center of the flattened dough, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Place a generous dollop of mozzarella cheese atop the pepperoni, centering it precisely.
- Carefully gather the edges of the dough, pulling them toward the center and pinching them together to create a secure, complete seal.
- Arrange the formed dough balls on the prepared baking sheet with the sealed side facing downward to prevent unraveling during baking.
- Using a pastry brush, coat the exterior of each dough ball with melted butter for a rich, golden finish.
- Sprinkle a blend of garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the buttered surface, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the pizza bombs achieve a deep, appetizing golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Seal edges tightly to prevent cheese from leaking during baking, ensuring a perfect, intact pizza bomb every time.
- Experiment with different fillings like cooked sausage, bacon bits, or different cheese varieties to create your personalized pizza bomb experience.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular biscuit dough with gluten-free biscuit mix or use cauliflower dough as a low-carb alternative.
- Allow pizza bombs to cool slightly before serving to prevent molten cheese burns and let the flavors meld together for maximum deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg