Description
Homemade pepperoni pizza bombs deliver explosive flavor in each delectable bite. Melted cheese, zesty marinara, and crispy dough create a perfect handheld snack you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 20 pepperoni slices
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese and Toppings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce and Finishing:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and heat to 375°F (190°C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gently press each biscuit dough into a flat circular shape, creating a wider surface.
- Place a dollop of marinara sauce in the center of each flattened biscuit, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Scatter a modest portion of mozzarella cheese over the marinara, ensuring even distribution.
- Layer two pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, positioning them carefully.
- Carefully lift the edges of the biscuit dough and fold them toward the center, encasing the fillings completely.
- Pinch and seal the edges firmly to create a secure, compact ball with no openings.
- Position each pizza bomb seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between them.
- Melt butter and mix with garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Generously brush the exterior of each pizza bomb with the seasoned butter mixture.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the tops, ensuring even coverage.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the surface turns golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately with additional marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Customize fillings by swapping pepperoni with ham, sausage, or vegetarian alternatives for diverse flavor profiles.
- Ensure tight sealing prevents filling from leaking during baking, creating messy results.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like cheddar or provolone for unique taste experiences.
- Use gluten-free biscuit dough to make this recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg