Description
These Pepperoni Pizza Bombs are quick and easy bite-sized snacks bursting with melty mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and a crispy golden crust. Perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights in, they offer all the classic pizza flavors in a fun, shareable form made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade) – enough to cut into 3×3 inch squares
- Pepperoni Slices – a few per dough square
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – generous sprinkle for each bomb
- Marinara Sauce – small amount for filling, plus extra for dipping
- Olive Oil – for brushing on top
- Italian Seasoning – for sprinkling
- Garlic Powder – a pinch per bomb
- Parmesan Cheese (optional) – for sprinkling on top before baking
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut the dough into small squares, roughly 3 by 3 inches, which will become the pockets for your filling.
- Assemble the Bombs: Place a few pepperoni slices and a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella in the center of each dough square. Add a tiny bit of marinara sauce to maintain that authentic pizza flavor inside.
- Seal and Shape: Fold the dough over the filling to form a little pocket or ball, pinching the edges tightly to seal so the cheese doesn’t leak out during baking. You can shape them into neat little dough balls or rustic pockets, depending on your mood.
- Brush with Olive Oil and Season: Place your filled dough bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each one with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and optional Parmesan for a flavorful crust.
- Bake Until Golden: Pop them into a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Watch closely – they should be perfectly golden but not burnt.
Notes
- Use cold dough to make cutting and shaping easier and less sticky.
- Don’t overfill the bombs to avoid cheese and sauce leaking during baking.
- Seal edges firmly by pinching and pressing; using a fork to crimp seams adds extra security.
- Brush the bombs generously with olive oil for a crispy, golden crust.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping to enhance the pizza experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pizza bombs
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Pepperoni Pizza Bombs, pizza snacks, party appetizers, cheesy bites, easy pizza appetizer
