Description
Cheesy pepperoni pizza bombs feature gooey mozzarella nestled inside crispy dough pockets packed with classic pizza flavors. Pizza lovers will savor these irresistible handheld treats perfect for snacking or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16 slices pepperoni
- 1 can (8 pieces) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal pizza bomb preparation.
- Gently stretch each biscuit dough into a wide, thin circular shape approximately 4 inches in diameter.
- Position a small dollop of pizza sauce at the center of each dough circle, creating a compact flavor foundation.
- Layer pepperoni slices and generous mozzarella cheese atop the sauce, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully fold and pinch the dough edges together, creating a completely sealed spherical pocket that encapsulates the fillings.
- Arrange the assembled pizza bombs with the sealed side facing downward on the prepared baking sheet.
- Generously brush the exterior with melted butter to enhance golden crispiness.
- Sprinkle a harmonious blend of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese over the surface for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the bombs transform into a rich, golden-brown color.
- Remove from oven and let cool briefly before serving alongside additional pizza sauce for dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Experiment with different types of dough like whole wheat or gluten-free biscuit dough to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Seal the edges carefully to prevent cheese and sauce from leaking during baking, ensuring a perfect pocket of flavor.
- Add variety by using alternative fillings like ham and Swiss, or vegetarian options with bell peppers and spinach to create exciting flavor combinations.
- Keep an eye on the oven to prevent over-browning, as different ovens may have slight temperature variations that can affect the golden-brown color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg