Description
These Pepperoni Pizza Bombs are everything you love about pizza in a fun, bite-sized snack! Made with pizza dough, pepperoni, and gooey mozzarella cheese, these little bundles of flavor are perfect for parties, game days, or a quick and delicious treat. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they’ll be your new go-to crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 12–15 slices of pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 3-4 inch squares.
- Place a slice of pepperoni in the center of each square. Add a spoonful of pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and a pinch of oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Fold the corners of the dough squares over the filling and pinch to seal, forming a ball.
- Arrange the balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- For a golden finish, brush the tops with melted garlic butter before baking.
- Feel free to customize the filling with other toppings like cooked sausage, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza bomb
- Calories: ~150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pepperoni pizza bombs, bite-sized pizza snacks, cheesy pizza balls, easy appetizers, party snacks