Description
Italian-inspired pizza bombs deliver a delightful explosion of cheesy goodness in one handheld snack. Crispy on the outside and melty inside, these bites promise a crowd-pleasing appetizer you can savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 16 12 oz (465 g) can of biscuit dough
- 8 oz (225 g) ball of mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
- Sliced pepperoni
- Marinara sauce
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Topping and Preparation:
- 3 tablespoons butter, for greasing the pan
- Butter, melted
- Shredded Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet lightly coated with butter for optimal non-stick performance.
- Separate each biscuit into halves, gently pressing each piece into a thin circular shape using your thumb to create a uniform base.
- Position a small amount of marinara sauce at the center of each biscuit round, followed by a single pepperoni slice and a compact mozzarella cheese cube.
- Carefully fold the biscuit edges upward and inward, meticulously sealing the entire perimeter to prevent any potential filling leakage during baking.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, salt, ground black pepper, and Italian seasoning until thoroughly combined.
- Generously apply the seasoned butter mixture across the surface of each assembled pizza bomb, then sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top for added flavor and texture.
- Transfer the prepared pizza bombs to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until they achieve a golden-brown exterior and appear crisp and puffy.
- Allow the pizza bombs to cool slightly for safe handling, then serve immediately with additional marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Prevent Leaks: Seal edges thoroughly by pinching and pressing dough completely closed to stop cheese from oozing out during baking.
- Customize Easily: Swap pepperoni for ham, bacon, or vegetarian alternatives like spinach and mushrooms to match personal taste preferences.
- Temperature Matters: Let pizza bombs cool slightly before serving to avoid burning mouths and allow cheese to set properly.
- Make Ahead Friendly: Prepare and assemble pizza bombs in advance, then refrigerate until ready to bake for convenient meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg