Description
Homemade pepperoni pizza bombs deliver explosive flavor in one delightful bite. Melted cheese, zesty marinara, and crisp dough create a perfect handheld meal that satisfies pizza cravings instantly.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Cheese:
- 16 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Base Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
Seasonings and Additions:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) and lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Gently press each biscuit dough into a thin, uniform circle using your fingertips.
- Dollop a small amount of marinara sauce directly in the center of each flattened biscuit.
- Strategically position mozzarella cheese in the center, covering the marinara sauce.
- Layer pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully fold the biscuit edges over the filling, creating a sealed pocket by pinching the dough together firmly.
- Arrange the sealed pizza bombs on the prepared baking sheet with the sealed side facing downward.
- Generously brush the surface of each bomb with melted butter for a golden finish.
- Sprinkle a mixture of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese over the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the exterior turns a rich, golden brown color.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Accompany with additional marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping pepperoni with cooked ground beef, sausage, or bacon for variety.
- For a vegetarian option, replace pepperoni with roasted vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Ensure edges are tightly sealed to prevent cheese from leaking during baking, creating a messy baking sheet.
- Experiment with different cheese types like cheddar, provolone, or a blend for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg