Easy Pizza Bombs for Cheesy, Crispy Family Fun
Delicious bite-sized pizza pockets filled with gooey cheese and savory pepperoni, perfect for family gatherings and game nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Refrigerated Biscuit Dough (or Pizza Dough)
- 12 pieces Mozzarella Cheese (1-inch cubes or shredded)
- 12 slices Pepperoni
- 1/3 cup Pizza Sauce (plus more for dipping)
- 2 tablespoons Melted Butter (or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or fresh minced garlic)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (any hard cheese can substitute)
- Fresh Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare your workstation by clearing a counter and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough into small circles (about 4 inches) if using biscuit dough, or cut pizza dough into squares.
- Fill each dough round with a cube of mozzarella and a slice of pepperoni, then add a spoonful of pizza sauce.
- Seal the edges tightly to prevent leaks while baking.
- Brush the tops with melted butter or olive oil.
- Season the tops with garlic powder, oregano, and a pinch of salt.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
These Pizza Bombs are fun to make with kids and can be customized with various fillings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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