Pepperoni Pizza Bombs
Golden biscuit shells filled with spicy pepperoni, melted mozzarella, and pizza sauce, brushed with garlic Parmesan butter for a deliciously cheesy and savory appetizer or main course.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish lined with parchment paper and sprayed with cooking spray
- 1 Rolling Pin sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking
- 1 small bowl for mixing garlic butter
- 1 brush for applying garlic butter
Ingredients
- 1 8-count can buttermilk biscuits
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 5-ounce package pepperoni minis
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese cubed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking dish by lining it with parchment paper and spraying with cooking spray.
- Flatten each biscuit with a rolling pin into a 3-inch circle, using cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce onto each biscuit circle, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges.
- Place 2-3 pepperoni slices and 2 cubes of mozzarella cheese in the center of each circle.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal completely.
- Place the sealed dough balls seam-side-down in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the tops of the pizza bombs with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately brush with remaining garlic butter.
- Sprinkle generously with extra Parmesan cheese and optional chopped herbs.
- Serve hot with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Allow mozzarella to reach room temperature for better melting.
- Spray hands and rolling pin with cooking spray to prevent dough sticking.
- Do not overfill to avoid bursting during baking.