Description
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs are a delicious and easy-to-make snack perfect for parties, game nights, or casual dinners. These bite-sized pizza bombs are stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese and savory pepperoni, wrapped in golden, buttery dough. Serve them with warm pizza sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear within minutes!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
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Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
For the Filling:
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Mozzarella cheese (shredded or cheese sticks cut into pieces)
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Pepperoni slices (or preferred toppings: cooked sausage, veggies, chicken)
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Pizza sauce (for dipping)
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Italian seasoning (optional)
For the Topping:
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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Garlic powder (optional)
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Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare Dough: Roll out pizza dough and cut into small squares (approximately 2×2 inches).
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Fill Pizza Bombs: Place a slice of pepperoni and mozzarella cheese piece in the center of each dough square. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired.
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Seal & Shape: Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges tightly to seal. Roll gently into a ball.
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Arrange on Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place dough balls seam-side down.
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Add Toppings: Brush each ball with melted butter. Sprinkle garlic powder and Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
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For extra gooey cheese, use mozzarella cheese sticks instead of shredded cheese.
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Try various fillings like cooked sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, or chicken for more flavor options.
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Make ahead and freeze unbaked pizza bombs for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired