Cheesy pepperoni Pizza Bombs
Make Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs with biscuit dough, mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara. Baked with garlic butter and Parmesan, these bite-sized pizza bombs are the perfect quick appetizer or snack ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Pizza Bombs
- 1 can 16 oz refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- or mozzarella cheese sticks cut into small pieces
- 24 slices pepperoni about 2–3 slices per bomb
- ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce plus more for dipping
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley chopped
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Prepare the Dough
- Separate the 8 biscuits.
- Cut each biscuit in half to make 16 equal pieces.
- Gently flatten each piece with your fingers to create a small round or square disc.
Fill the Pizza Bombs
- Place a small dab of marinara or pizza sauce in the center of each dough piece.
- Add 2–3 slices of pepperoni on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle a small mound of shredded mozzarella (or add a piece of mozzarella stick) over the pepperoni.
Seal into “Bombs”
- Carefully pull the edges of the dough up and around the filling.
- Pinch the seams together tightly to fully seal and form a ball.
- Place each ball seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Add Garlic Butter Topping
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the tops of each pizza bomb generously with the seasoned butter.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the tops.
Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the pizza bombs are puffed and golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley, if using.
- Serve warm with extra marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
Don’t overfill: Too much sauce or cheese can cause the bombs to burst and leak. Use small amounts and seal tightly.
Seal well: Pinch seams firmly and place seam-side down to minimize cheese leakage.
Extra crispy bottom: Bake on a preheated pizza stone instead of a baking sheet for a crispier base.
Flavor boost: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, extra Parmesan, or finely chopped garlic to the butter mixture.
Make it a meal: Serve alongside a simple salad or roasted veggies for a fun pizza-style dinner.