Description
Savory pepperoni pizza bombs explode with cheesy, zesty goodness, offering a mouthwatering twist on classic Italian flavors. Melted mozzarella and spicy pepperoni nestled in golden, crispy dough will make you crave these irresistible bite-sized delights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 20 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare oven at 375F (190C) and cover a baking tray with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Gently press each biscuit dough into a thin circle, creating a smooth foundation for the filling.
- Position a pepperoni slice and cheese piece precisely in the center of each dough round, ensuring balanced distribution.
- Carefully wrap the dough around the filling, using gentle pressing motions to completely seal the edges and prevent leakage.
- Arrange the sealed pizza bombs on the prepared baking sheet with the sealed side facing downward to maintain structural integrity.
- Lavishly coat the exterior of each bomb with melted butter using a pastry brush for enhanced flavor and golden appearance.
- Generously dust the buttered surface with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, ensuring even coverage for consistent taste.
- Transfer the tray to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown coloration indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow a brief cooling period to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately alongside warm marinara sauce for a delectable dipping experience.
Notes
- Carefully seal dough edges completely to prevent cheese leakage during baking.
- Choose room temperature ingredients for easier dough handling and consistent melting.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like ham, vegetarian cheese, or spinach for dietary variations.
- Use pre-shredded mozzarella to save time and ensure even cheese distribution inside pizza bombs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg