(Cheese, pepperoni, and pizza goodness wrapped in a buttery, pillowy dough—these pizza bombs are like little flavor-packed pizzas in every bite. You won’t be able to stop at just one!)
Servings: 12-15 pizza bombs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pizza Bombs:
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (flaky or regular)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or more if you’re feeling cheesy!)
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices (or regular pepperoni, chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (optional, but makes them extra Italian!)
For the Garlic Butter:
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon garlic powder if you’re in a hurry)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Marinara Dipping Sauce: (optional, but highly encouraged)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade—no judgment here!)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Pizza Bombs:
- Open the can of biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Flatten each biscuit piece into a small circle using your hands or a rolling pin.
- Place a small handful of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center of each flattened biscuit. Add a few slices of pepperoni on top of the cheese (as much or as little as you like—it’s your pizza bomb).
- Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the cheese and pepperoni for that extra pizza flavor.
- Fold the edges of the dough up and around the filling, pinching the seams tightly to seal it into a ball. Be sure the cheese and pepperoni are completely enclosed!
- Coat the Pizza Bombs with Garlic Butter:
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each pizza bomb into the garlic butter mixture, making sure it’s fully coated. Then place the garlic-buttered pizza bombs onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1-2 inches apart.
- Bake the Pizza Bombs:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pizza bombs are golden brown and puffy. The cheese inside will be melted and bubbly, so keep an eye on them to avoid any cheese explosions (but if that happens, it’s not the worst thing, right?).
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once baked, let the pizza bombs cool for a minute or two. Serve them warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping, and enjoy the cheesy, pepperoni-packed goodness!
Do’s and Don’ts
DO:
- Experiment with other pizza toppings! Swap out pepperoni for sausage, olives, or even mushrooms—get creative.
- Serve these pizza bombs with extra marinara sauce on the side for dunking. Trust us, it’s worth it.
DON’T:
- Skip the garlic butter. It gives the pizza bombs that extra burst of flavor that turns them from “good” to “out-of-this-world.”
- Overstuff the pizza bombs with too much filling, or you might have a gooey mess when you try to seal them.
Pro Tips:
- Make them even more indulgent by adding a dollop of pizza sauce right inside the bomb before sealing it up.
- For a crispy crust, brush a little extra garlic butter over the tops right after baking and pop them under the broiler for a minute or two to get that golden, crispy finish.
These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs are the ultimate snack, appetizer, or party food. With their cheesy, pepperoni-filled centers and buttery, garlic-y dough, they’re sure to disappear faster than you can say “Pizza!” 🍕🧀🔥
