Absolutely! Here’s a detailed, step-by-step Pepperoni Pizza Bombs recipe that walks you through everything—from prepping to baking. Perfect if you want to nail these tasty bites with confidence!
🍕 Detailed Pepperoni Pizza Bombs Recipe
Ingredients (makes about 16-18 bombs)
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1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (16 biscuits, like Pillsbury Grands)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (freshly shredded melts best)
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1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices or chopped regular pepperoni
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1/4 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce (plus extra for dipping)
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried oregano + basil mix)
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Equipment
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Baking sheet
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Parchment paper or non-stick spray
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Small bowl for butter mixture
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Pastry brush (or spoon for brushing)
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Rolling pin or clean surface for flattening dough
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
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Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Prepare Dough
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Open the can of refrigerated biscuit dough.
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Separate the biscuits and place each one on a clean surface.
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Use your fingers or a rolling pin to gently flatten each biscuit into a 4-inch circle. This helps create more surface area for filling and easier sealing.
Step 3: Fill the Bombs
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Place 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce roughly in the center of each flattened dough circle.
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Add a small handful (about 1 tablespoon) of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
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Add 3-4 mini pepperoni slices or a similar amount of chopped pepperoni on top of the cheese.
Tip: Don’t overfill or the dough will be hard to seal.
Step 4: Seal the Dough
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Gather the edges of the dough circle up around the filling.
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Pinch the edges together tightly to seal the dough and form a ball shape.
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Check for any gaps or holes—if you find any, pinch and seal again to avoid cheese leakage.
Step 5: Place on Baking Sheet
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Place each sealed dough ball seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet.
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Arrange them with some space between each so they bake evenly.
Step 6: Prepare Butter Mixture
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In a small bowl, mix together:
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Use a pastry brush to brush this butter mixture over the tops of all the dough balls.
Step 7: Add Parmesan (Optional)
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Sprinkle a little grated Parmesan cheese on top of each pizza bomb for an extra cheesy crust.
Step 8: Bake
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Place the baking sheet in the oven.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bombs are golden brown on top and fully cooked through.
You’ll know they’re done when they have a nice golden color and smell amazing!
Step 9: Cool & Serve
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Remove from oven and let them cool for 3-5 minutes (they’ll be hot inside!).
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Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if you like.
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Serve warm with extra pizza sauce or marinara for dipping.
Tips & Variations
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Make it spicy: Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes inside for a kick.
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Cheese blend: Mix mozzarella with cheddar or provolone.
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Dough substitute: Use pizza dough instead of biscuit dough for a chewier texture.
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Freezing: Freeze uncooked bombs on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding 3-5 extra minutes.