Delicious cheesy pizza bombs served as easy pull-apart bites

Cheesy Pizza Bombs (Easy Pull-Apart Pizza Bites)

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Why You’ll Love These Pizza Bombs

These Cheesy Pizza Bombs are golden, buttery, crispy on the outside, and filled with gooey melted mozzarella and rich pizza sauce inside. They’re the perfect easy appetizer, game-day snack, or fun dinner idea everyone will devour.

Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubes
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 20–25 pepperoni slices (optional)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven
  2. Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray.
  3. Prepare the dough
  4. Flatten each biscuit or dough piece into small circles.
  5. Add filling
  6. Place mozzarella and a spoon of pizza sauce in the center. Add pepperoni if desired.
  7. Seal into balls
  8. Pinch edges tightly and roll into balls.
  9. Season
  10. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parmesan.
  11. Bake
  12. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
  13. Serve hot
  14. Pair with warm marinara or ranch dipping sauce.

How to Serve

  • Serve fresh and hot for maximum cheese pull 🧀
  • Pair with marinara sauce
  • Perfect for parties, movie nights, and snacks

Storage Tips

  • Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days
  • Reheat in air fryer or oven for crispiness
  • Freeze before baking for make-ahead snacks

Tips for Perfect Pizza Bombs

  • Seal dough tightly to prevent leaking
  • Use low-moisture mozzarella for better texture
  • Don’t overfill the dough
  • Brush with garlic butter immediately after baking

Variations

  • Add cooked sausage or bacon
  • Make buffalo chicken pizza bombs 🌶️
  • Use cheddar or provolone cheese
  • Add jalapeños for spicy bites

FAQs

Can I air fry pizza bombs?

Yes! Air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.

Can I use homemade pizza dough?

Absolutely — homemade dough works perfectly.

Why did my cheese leak out?

The dough may not have been sealed completely.

Cheesy Pizza Bombs

These Cheesy Pizza Bombs are crispy on the outside and filled with gooey mozzarella and pizza sauce, making them an ideal appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubes Use low-moisture mozzarella for better texture
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 20-25 slices pepperoni (optional)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter Brush on top before baking
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray.
  2. Flatten each biscuit or dough piece into small circles.
  3. Place mozzarella and a spoon of pizza sauce in the center. Add pepperoni if desired.
  4. Pinch edges tightly and roll into balls.
Baking
  1. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese on top.
  2. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, paired with warm marinara or ranch dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgSugar: 1g

Notes

For best results, serve fresh and hot. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat in an air fryer or oven for crispiness. Freeze before baking for make-ahead snacks.

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