Description
Homemade pepperoni pizza bombs combine cheesy goodness with crispy exterior in a handheld Italian-inspired snack. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make these appetizers perfect for gatherings and casual meals you can easily enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20 pepperoni slices
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Gently press each biscuit into a flat circular shape, creating a wider surface area.
- Position two pepperoni slices in the center of each flattened biscuit, then add a dollop of fresh mozzarella on top.
- Carefully encase the filling by pulling the edges of the dough over the pepperoni and cheese, ensuring a tight seal.
- Smoothly roll each filled pocket into a compact spherical shape, concealing the ingredients completely.
- Arrange the pizza bombs with the sealed side facing downward on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create a savory coating by blending melted butter with aromatic garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Generously brush the herbed butter mixture over each pizza bomb, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle a layer of grated Parmesan cheese across the surface of each bomb.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the exterior transforms into a gorgeous golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and let cool briefly before serving alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Seal edges tightly to prevent cheese from leaking during baking, ensuring a perfect golden-brown exterior with gooey cheese inside.
- Use room temperature ingredients like cheese and biscuit dough for easier handling and more even cooking.
- For a lighter version, swap regular biscuits with low-fat or whole wheat options and use part-skim mozzarella to reduce calories.
- Try different fillings like ham and Swiss, or vegetarian options with bell peppers and spinach to create exciting variations of these pizza bombs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg