Description
Cheesy Pizza Bombs are bite-sized, gooey, and savory snack bites packed with all the flavors of classic pepperoni pizza. Perfect for game day, parties, or a quick cheesy treat, these easy homemade bombs feature molten cheese, pizza sauce, and pepperoni wrapped in soft dough and brushed with garlic butter.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (13.8 oz)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Unroll pizza dough and cut into 16 even squares. If using homemade dough, roll into a 10×14 inch rectangle and slice.
- Place a teaspoon of pizza sauce, a sprinkle of mozzarella and cheddar, a few mini pepperonis, a pinch of parmesan, and a dash of Italian seasoning in the center of each square.
- Pull up the corners and pinch tightly to seal each bomb. Roll into a ball shape.
- Arrange bombs seam-side down on the baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
- Melt butter and stir in minced garlic and parsley.
- Brush each bomb generously with garlic butter.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional: Brush with more garlic butter and sprinkle with parmesan. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
Seal the dough tightly to prevent cheese from leaking. Don’t overstuff the bombs. Use cold dough for easier handling. For extra crunch, bake on the lower rack or spray tops with a little oil. Pizza bombs can be customized with different fillings and are forgiving if the dough tears—just patch with a scrap. Assemble ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza bomb
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: pizza bombs, cheesy snack, game day, appetizer, finger food, pepperoni, mozzarella, party food, easy recipe