Ah, Pepperoni Pizza Bombs — little pockets of cheesy, saucy, pizza-flavored goodness that are basically bite-sized pizza explosions. Here’s a complete guide:
Ingredients (Makes ~12–16 bombs)
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count) or pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12–16 slices pepperoni (or more to taste)
- ¼ cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: grated Parmesan for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat
- Oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Assemble Pizza Bombs
- If using crescent dough, separate into triangles. For pizza dough, roll out and cut into small squares.
- On each piece of dough:
- Spoon ½–1 tsp pizza sauce
- Add 1–2 slices pepperoni
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese
- Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning
- Fold or roll the dough over the filling and pinch edges tightly to seal.
3. Garlic Butter Coating
- Mix melted butter + garlic powder.
- Brush each pizza bomb generously with the mixture.
4. Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and puffy.
- Optional: sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top after baking.
5. Serve
- Serve hot with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
💡 Tips for Perfect Pizza Bombs
- Make sure edges are sealed well to prevent cheese from leaking.
- Use mozzarella plus a little cheddar for extra gooeyness.
- You can add extras like sautéed mushrooms, cooked sausage, or bell peppers inside for variety.
If you want, I can also give a 30-minute air fryer version that makes them extra crispy and gooey without heating up the whole oven.
Do you want me to do that?
