If you love gooey, cheesy, bite-sized pizza, these Easy Pizza Bombs are about to be your new favorite snack! Made with soft dough, melty cheese, savory pepperoni, and flavorful pizza sauce, these stuffed pizza bites are crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside.
These pizza bombs are perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner, and they come together quickly using store-bought biscuit or pizza dough. Serve them with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear!
Kitchen Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet or muffin tin
- Parchment paper
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry brush
Ingredients Overview
- Refrigerated Biscuit or Pizza Dough: A quick and easy way to make the perfect pizza bombs.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Melts into a gooey, stretchy filling.
- Pepperoni or Other Fillings: Customize with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Garlic Butter & Parmesan: Adds extra flavor to the crust.
Ingredients (Makes 12 Pizza Bombs)
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated biscuit dough (or 1 lb pizza dough)
- 12 pieces mozzarella cheese (1-inch cubes or shredded)
- 12 slices pepperoni (or cooked sausage, mushrooms, etc.)
- 1/3 cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Directions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a muffin tin.
Step 2: Assemble the Pizza Bombs
- Flatten each biscuit or pizza dough piece into a small circle.
- Add 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce, 1 piece of mozzarella, and 1 slice of pepperoni to the center.
- Fold the dough around the filling, pinching the edges to seal tightly.
- Place each bomb seam-side down on the baking sheet or in a muffin tin.
Step 3: Brush with Garlic Butter
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
- Brush the tops of the pizza bombs with the mixture.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 4: Bake & Serve
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffy.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Nutrition (per pizza bomb, ~12 servings)
- Calories: ~160
- Fat: ~8g
- Carbohydrates: ~16g
- Protein: ~6g
Expert Tips
- For Extra Crispiness: Bake on a pizza stone or cast-iron skillet.
- Make It Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños to the filling.
- For a Cheese Burst: Use extra cheese or add ricotta inside.
FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
How do I store leftovers?
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days, then reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Can I freeze pizza bombs?
Yes! Freeze before or after baking for up to 2 months. Bake directly from frozen at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
Storing & Freezing
- Storing: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Freeze assembled pizza bombs before baking for up to 2 months.
Substitutions & Variations
- Low-Carb Version: Use fathead dough or keto-friendly dough.
- Vegetarian: Fill with spinach, mushrooms, or olives instead of pepperoni.
- Different Cheeses: Try cheddar, provolone, or feta for unique flavors.
Easy Pizza Bombs Recipe
If you love **gooey, cheesy, bite-sized pizza**, these **Easy Pizza Bombs** are about to be your new favorite snack! Made with **soft dough, melty cheese, savory pepperoni, and flavorful pizza sauce**, these stuffed pizza bites are **crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside**.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- #### **Step 1: Preheat & Prepare**
- Preheat oven to **375°F (190°C)**.
- Line a **baking sheet with parchment paper** or lightly grease a **muffin tin**.
- #### **Step 2: Assemble the Pizza Bombs**
- Flatten each **biscuit or pizza dough piece** into a small circle.
- Add **1 teaspoon of pizza sauce**, **1 piece of mozzarella**, and **1 slice of pepperoni** to the center.
- Fold the dough around the filling, pinching the edges to **seal tightly**.
- Place each bomb **seam-side down** on the baking sheet or in a muffin tin.
- #### **Step 3: Brush with Garlic Butter**
- In a small bowl, mix **melted butter, garlic powder, oregano, and salt**.
- Brush the tops of the pizza bombs with the mixture.
- Sprinkle with **grated Parmesan cheese**.
- #### **Step 4: Bake & Serve**
- Bake for **15-18 minutes**, or until golden brown and puffy.
- Let cool for **5 minutes**, then garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm with **extra pizza sauce for dipping**.
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