Description
These Delicious Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs are a fun and easy appetizer featuring soft biscuit dough filled with pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce. Baked until golden brown and topped with garlic butter and Parmesan, they make a perfect snack or party treat that combines the flavors of classic pizza in a bite-sized, portable form.
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 and Seasoning
- 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 prevent sticking.
- Flatten the Biscuit Dough: Take each piece of refrigerated biscuit dough and flatten it into a 4-inch circle to create a base for the filling.
- Spread Pizza Sauce: Place about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce in the center of each dough circle, ensuring that the sauce is evenly distributed but does not touch the edges.
- Add Pepperoni and Cheese: Lay 2 slices of pepperoni on top of the sauce, then sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese for that perfect cheesy bite.
- Seal the Pizza Bombs: Carefully pinch the edges of each dough circle together to enclose the filling and form a sealed dough ball, ensuring no filling leaks during baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each sealed pizza bomb seam-side down on the parchment-lined baking sheet to keep them intact while baking.
- Brush and Season: Brush the tops of the dough balls with melted butter, then evenly sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese over them for added flavor and a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake the pizza bombs in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the cheese inside has melted completely.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the pizza bombs warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to seal the edges of the dough tightly to prevent any filling from leaking out during baking.
- You can substitute pepperoni with other favorite pizza toppings like sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers for variety.
- For a crispier crust, you can brush the pizza bombs with garlic butter a second time halfway through baking.
- Allow the pizza bombs to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns from hot cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for best texture.
