Description
Homemade pepperoni pizza bombs deliver explosive flavor in each cheesy, bite-sized morsel. Crispy dough pockets stuffed with melted mozzarella and spicy pepperoni create an irresistible snack you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 20 pepperoni slices
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mozzarella cheese, shredded
Cheese Topping:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Finishing:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375°F (190°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Gently press each biscuit into a thin, uniform circle using your fingertips.
- Arrange pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese in the center of each flattened biscuit.
- Carefully encase the filling by pulling the dough edges toward the center, creating a secure pocket.
- Seal the dough completely by pinching and pressing the edges, ensuring no filling escapes during baking.
- Position the filled dough balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining even spacing.
- Generously coat the exterior of each pizza bomb with melted butter using a pastry brush.
- Sprinkle a blend of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered surface.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the bombs achieve a rich golden-brown color.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Customize fillings by swapping pepperoni with ham, bacon, or vegetarian alternatives like roasted vegetables for diverse flavor profiles.
- Ensure tight sealing of dough around filling to prevent cheese leakage during baking, using gentle pinching and pressing techniques.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother dough handling and more even cooking, especially with cold cheese and butter.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting biscuit dough with gluten-free biscuit mix or cauliflower-based dough for diet-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg