Description
These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs are an irresistible, bite-sized snack that’s loaded with melty mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and garlic butter. Perfect for pizza lovers, they’re easy to make and ideal for dipping in marinara sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheese sticks cut into small pieces)
- 24 slices pepperoni (about 3 slices per bomb)
- ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce, plus more for dipping
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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Prepare the Biscuit Dough:
- Open the can of refrigerated biscuit dough and separate the biscuits.
- Flatten each biscuit out with your fingers or a rolling pin to create a small round dough circle.
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Assemble the Pizza Bombs:
- Place about 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center of each biscuit.
- Add 3 slices of pepperoni on top of the cheese.
- Spoon a small amount of marinara or pizza sauce (about 1 teaspoon) over the pepperoni.
- Fold the edges of the biscuit dough up and around the filling to seal the pizza bomb, pinching the edges together tightly.
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Bake the Pizza Bombs:
- Place the pizza bombs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning together.
- Brush the tops of the pizza bombs with the garlic butter mixture, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the pizza bombs are golden brown and cooked through.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Once out of the oven, garnish the pizza bombs with fresh chopped basil or parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
- Serve with extra marinara or pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
-
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
-
Prepare the Biscuit Dough:
- Open the can of refrigerated biscuit dough and separate the biscuits.
- Flatten each biscuit out with your fingers or a rolling pin to create a small round dough circle.
-
Assemble the Pizza Bombs:
- Place about 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center of each biscuit.
- Add 3 slices of pepperoni on top of the cheese.
- Spoon a small amount of marinara or pizza sauce (about 1 teaspoon) over the pepperoni.
- Fold the edges of the biscuit dough up and around the filling to seal the pizza bomb, pinching the edges together tightly.
-
Bake the Pizza Bombs:
- Place the pizza bombs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning together.
- Brush the tops of the pizza bombs with the garlic butter mixture, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the pizza bombs are golden brown and cooked through.
-
Garnish and Serve:
- Once out of the oven, garnish the pizza bombs with fresh chopped basil or parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
- Serve with extra marinara or pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: pizza bombs, cheesy pizza bombs, pepperoni pizza snacks, appetizer, garlic butter pizza bombs, easy pizza recipe, pizza bite snack