🍕 Pepperoni Pizza Bombs
🧾 Ingredients
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1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
or pizza dough cut into 2-inch pieces -
4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
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½ cup pepperoni slices
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½ cup pizza or marinara sauce (for dipping)
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2 Tbsp butter, melted
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
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Optional: red pepper flakes
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
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Preheat to 375°F (190°C)
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2️⃣ Prep Dough
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Separate biscuit dough and flatten each biscuit into a 4-inch circle
3️⃣ Fill
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Place:
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2–3 pepperoni slices
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1 cube of mozzarella
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Optional: add a small spoon of sauce (don’t overfill)
4️⃣ Seal
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Pull dough edges up and pinch tightly to seal
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Roll into a smooth ball and place seam-side down
5️⃣ Season
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Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning
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Brush over each dough ball
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Sprinkle with Parmesan and red pepper flakes
6️⃣ Bake
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Bake 15–18 minutes until golden brown
7️⃣ Serve
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Let cool 5 minutes
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Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping
🔥 Air Fryer Option
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Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes
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Shake basket halfway
🧀 Variations
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Supreme: Add diced bell peppers & olives
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Meat Lovers: Add cooked sausage or bacon bits
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Cheesy Explosion: Use mozzarella + cheddar
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Stuffed Crust Style: Brush with garlic butter again after baking
🥡 Storage & Reheat
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Refrigerate up to 3 days
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Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture
