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A heaping pile of homemade pepperoni pizza bombs on a wooden board, ready to be served as a delicious appetizer.

Pepperoni Pizza Bombs: The Ultimate Cheesy Snack Recipe

These Pepperoni Pizza Bombs are the ultimate cheesy snack! Made with refrigerated biscuit dough, mozzarella, and pepperoni, they're incredibly easy, ready in under 30 minutes, and perfect for parties, appetizers, or a fun weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 pizza bombs
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 185
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuits (8 count, large)
  • 2 oz low-moisture mozzarella cheese cut into 8 cubes
  • 32 slices pepperoni
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Marinara sauce, for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Small Bowl
  • 1 Pastry Brush

Method
 

Oven Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Separate biscuits and flatten each one into a 3-4 inch circle.
  3. Place one cube of mozzarella cheese and 4 slices of pepperoni in the center of each biscuit.
  4. Pull the edges of the dough up and over the filling, pinching the seams firmly to create a sealed ball. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  6. Brush the garlic butter mixture over the top of each pizza bomb.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Air Fryer Instructions
  1. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Assemble the pizza bombs as directed above and brush with the garlic butter topping.
  3. Place pizza bombs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch.
  4. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm.

Notes

Do Not Overstuff: To prevent the cheese from leaking, use just one cube of cheese and a few pepperoni slices per bomb.
Seal Tightly: Ensure all seams are pinched completely shut to keep the fillings inside during baking.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.