Buttery, cheesy, and packed with pepperoni, Pizza Bombs are the ultimate handheld snack or dinner solution that’s both fun to make and even better to eat.
Perfect for game nights, party platters, or kid-friendly dinners, these Pizza Bombs burst with pizza flavor inside a golden buttermilk biscuit crust.
Must-Have Ingredients for the Best Pizza Bombs
- Buttermilk biscuits – These soft, Southern-style biscuits bake into a golden crust that perfectly holds the savory filling.
- Pizza sauce – Classic, tangy tomato sauce that creates the signature flavor base of any pizza-inspired bite.
- Mini pepperoni slices – These tiny, spicy rounds pack a punch and fit perfectly inside the biscuit dough.
- Mozzarella cheese cubes – Melty, gooey centers await with every bite, thanks to rich mozzarella.
- Unsalted butter – The base for a luscious garlic parmesan glaze.
- Garlic salt – Adds irresistible savory depth to the butter topping.
- Italian seasoning – A herbaceous touch that enhances the pizza flavor.
- Parmesan cheese – Grated and sprinkled into the butter for a nutty, umami-rich finish.
How to Make Pizza Bombs (It’s Easier Than You Think!)
Preheat your oven and prepare a skillet with nonstick spray or use a baking dish if preferred. Roll out each biscuit until flat and thin.
Spoon a dollop of sauce, a handful of mini pepperoni, and a couple of cheese cubes into the center of each. Seal the dough around the filling like a pouch.
Place each bomb seam-side down in the skillet and bake until golden brown. While they bake, whisk together garlic butter with parmesan and herbs.
Once out of the oven, brush each golden dome with the flavorful garlic butter and serve warm with extra sauce for dipping.
Tips & Tasty Twists for the Perfect Pizza Bombs
For extra-crispy edges, brush the bombs with garlic butter before baking and again afterward. You can customize the filling with cooked sausage, sautéed mushrooms, or even jalapeños for a spicy version.
For a more indulgent finish, sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the bombs during the last five minutes of baking. Kids love helping with assembly, making this a great family-friendly recipe to cook together.
These are also excellent with a side of marinara, ranch, or spicy garlic dip for variety.
Keep ‘Em Fresh: Storing Pizza Bombs Like a Pro
Leftover Pizza Bombs store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them into a 350°F oven for about 8–10 minutes, or until warm and crispy again.
For longer storage, freeze them after baking and cooling. When ready to eat, reheat from frozen in the oven at 375°F for 12–15 minutes. Avoid the microwave if you want to keep the biscuit exterior crisp and golden.
Pepperoni Pizza Bombs
Ingredients
Pizza Bombs
- ½ cup 69 g mini pepperoni slices, divided
- 1 can 8-count Southern Homestyle buttermilk biscuits, not flaky
- 1 cup 257 g pizza sauce, divided
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into 16 equal-sized cubes, divided
Garlic Butter
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ cup ½ stick / 57 g unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat a 12-inch oven-safe skillet with nonstick spray; a greased baking dish may be used as an alternative, though baking times can vary. Separate the biscuits and place them onto a clean surface. Flatten each one to a thickness of approximately ⅛ inch using a rolling pin. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each biscuit, then add 1 tablespoon of pepperoni slices and 2 cubes of mozzarella. Bring the edges together over the filling and pinch tightly to seal completely, ensuring there are no openings. Arrange the sealed biscuits seam side down into the prepared skillet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are richly golden.
- While the pizza bombs bake, stir together melted butter, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and grated parmesan in a small bowl. When the bombs are finished baking, immediately brush the tops with the prepared garlic butter mixture. Serve warm alongside the reserved pizza sauce for dipping.
