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Pizza Bombs Recipe

Pizza Bombs Recipe
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Pizza Bombs are a fun and easy appetizer or snack featuring Southern Homestyle buttermilk biscuits filled with gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and tangy pizza sauce. Baked to golden perfection with a buttery garlic and Italian seasoning brush, then topped with parmesan cheese, these bite-sized treats combine all the flavors of pizza in a portable, crowd-pleasing form.

Ingredients

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Dough & Filling

  • 1 can (8-count) Southern Homestyle buttermilk biscuits (not flaky)
  • 1 cup (257 g) pizza sauce, divided
  • ½ cup (69 g) mini pepperoni slices, divided
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 equal-sized cubes, divided

Seasoning & Topping

  • ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pizza bombs evenly and thoroughly.
  2. Prepare the Biscuits: Open the can of Southern Homestyle buttermilk biscuits and separate each biscuit so that you have 8 individual pieces ready for filling.
  3. Add Filling: Flatten each biscuit slightly with your hands to create a larger surface area. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each biscuit, then add a few mini pepperoni slices and 2 mozzarella cubes per biscuit, making sure to keep the filling centered.
  4. Seal the Bombs: Carefully fold the edges of each biscuit around the filling to form a sealed ball, pinching all edges together tightly to prevent any filling from leaking during baking.
  5. Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with garlic salt and Italian seasoning. This mixture will be brushed over the pizza bombs for added flavor and a golden crust.
  6. Brush and Arrange: Place the sealed dough balls seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush the tops of each pizza bomb generously with the butter mixture to enhance browning and flavor.
  7. Bake: Bake the pizza bombs in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Final Touch: Remove the pizza bombs from the oven and immediately brush them with any remaining butter mixture. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the hot pizza bombs for a finishing touch.
  9. Serve: Let the pizza bombs cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with the remaining pizza sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

Notes

  • Use Southern Homestyle buttermilk biscuits rather than flaky biscuits to ensure the dough properly encases the filling without breaking.
  • If mini pepperoni is unavailable, slice regular pepperoni into smaller pieces.
  • For extra gooeyness, add more mozzarella cheese or a sprinkle of shredded parmesan inside the filling.
  • Ensure the dough balls are well sealed to prevent filling leakage during baking.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor; reheat gently if needed.

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Keywords: pizza bombs, stuffed biscuits, pepperoni bites, mozzarella snacks, party appetizers

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