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30-Minute Cheesy Pizza Bombs

Melt-in-Your-Mouth 30-Minute Cheesy Pizza Bombs to Love

30-Minute Cheesy Pizza Bombs are delicious handheld treats filled with gooey mozzarella and customizable ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 4 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 bombs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated Pizza Dough Use homemade if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted for easy brushing.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Essential for classic pizza taste.
  • 3-4 slices Mini Pepperoni Substitute with regular pepperoni if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Diced Bell Peppers Optional.
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Black Olives Optional.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Sprinkle generously on top.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for heat.
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper Fundamental seasonings.
For Dipping
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce Warm for extra enjoyment.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional, for topping.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl
  • Floured Surface

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut into 12 equal squares.
  3. Place shredded mozzarella at the center of each square, add mini pepperoni, and pizza sauce.
  4. Pinch the corners of dough squares tightly to seal in the fillings.
  5. Place the sealed pizza bombs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, and brush over each pizza bomb.
  7. Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  8. Let the pizza bombs cool for 3-4 minutes before serving with extra pizza sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Don't overfill. Warm dough is key. Watch the time for golden brown. Use low-moisture cheese. Seal tightly. Reheat baked pizza bombs in the oven.

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