Description
These Pepperoni Pizza Bombs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that combines warm, gooey mozzarella cheese with savory mini pepperoni, all wrapped in fluffy biscuit dough and topped with a buttery garlic and Italian seasoning blend.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Bombs:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 oz can, 8 count)
- 0.75 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1.5 tablespoons per bomb)
- 0.5 cup mini pepperoni slices
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pizza bombs.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough: Open the can of refrigerated biscuit dough and separate the 8 biscuits. Flatten each biscuit slightly on a clean surface to prepare for filling.
- Add Filling: Place about 1.5 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese and several mini pepperoni slices on the center of each flattened biscuit, distributing the filling evenly.
- Seal Bombs: Carefully fold and pinch the edges of each biscuit around the cheese and pepperoni to form a sealed ball, ensuring none of the filling escapes during baking.
- Mix Topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir well to create a flavorful garlic butter mixture.
- Coat Bombs: Brush each sealed biscuit ball generously with the garlic butter mixture, making sure every bomb is well coated for flavor and a golden crust.
- Bake: Place the pizza bombs on a greased baking sheet or a parchment-lined pan, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Allow the pizza bombs to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a tasty appetizer, party snack, or side dish with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Can be served with marinara or ranch dip for extra flavor.
- Make sure to seal the edges completely to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter topping.
- Use whole milk shredded mozzarella for best melting texture.
- These can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Keywords: pizza bombs, pepperoni, appetizer, snack, mozzarella, biscuit dough, easy recipe