Pepperoni Pizza Bombs
Savor the irresistible flavor of Pepperoni Pizza Bombs, where a crispy, golden crust envelops a gooey blend of pepperoni and melted mozzarella. Perfect for gatherings, game nights, or family dinners, these bite-sized treats are quick to prepare and can be customized to suit everyone’s tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 10 pizza bombs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
- 20 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- Marinara sauce (for dipping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut it into equal pieces large enough to encase the filling.
- Place several pepperoni slices and a generous amount of mozzarella cheese in the center of each piece of dough. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Fold the edges over the filling, pinching tightly to seal each bomb and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush each bomb with olive oil for a crispy finish, then bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza bomb
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, feel free to mix different cheeses or substitute pepperoni with cooked sausage or veggies. Leftover pizza bombs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for longer preservation.