These easy Pizza Bombs are stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce, then brushed with a buttery Italian herb topping for the ultimate cheesy appetizer or easy dinner. Made with refrigerated biscuit dough, they’re ready in about 30 minutes and are perfect for game day, parties, or family pizza night.
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If your family is anything like mine, pizza night never gets old. But sometimes I don’t want to order takeout or spend the time making homemade pizza dough. That’s where these pizza bombs come in. They have all those classic pizza flavors wrapped up in a soft, buttery biscuit that’s perfect for dipping in warm marinara.
I also love how versatile they are. They’re just as welcome on a game day snack table as they are alongside a salad for an easy weeknight dinner. Kids love them, adults can’t stop grabbing “just one more,” and they’re always one of the first things to disappear.
The real secret is the Italian garlic butter. Brushing the pizza bombs before and after baking gives them an irresistible golden crust while The Spice Girl Kitchen Italian Seasoning adds layers of herbs and savory flavor that make these taste like they came straight from your favorite pizzeria.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish
- Soft, buttery biscuit dough with a crispy golden exterior
- Gooey melted mozzarella in every bite
- Made with simple grocery store ingredients
- Perfect for parties, game day, movie night, or family dinners
- Beginner-friendly and easy to customize
- Great for making ahead and reheating
- Finished with an irresistible Italian garlic butter
Ingredients You’ll Need
You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make these cheesy pizza bombs. Most are pantry or refrigerator staples, making this an easy recipe to throw together whenever pizza cravings hit.
Pizza Bomb Ingredients
- Refrigerated biscuit dough forms the soft, fluffy exterior while keeping prep quick and easy.
- Pizza sauce adds classic pizza flavor without making the dough soggy.
- Mini pepperoni distribute more evenly than regular slices and make sealing the dough much easier.
- Low-moisture mozzarella cheese creates the best cheese pull while helping prevent leaks during baking.
- Parmesan cheese adds an extra layer of savory flavor both inside and on top.
Italian Garlic Butter
This simple garlic butter is what takes these pizza bombs to the next level.
You’ll combine melted butter with fresh garlic, Parmesan, chopped parsley, salt and The Spice Girl Kitchen Italian Seasoning. Brushing it on before baking creates a beautifully golden crust, while a second brush after baking adds even more buttery, herb-filled flavor.
How to Make Pizza Bombs
These pizza bombs come together in just a few simple steps.
Preheat & Make Garlic Butter
Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter or cooking spray (or line a baking sheet with parchment paper). Stir together the melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, salt, and parsley.
Flatten Dough
Separate the biscuit dough and flatten each biscuit into a circle about 4 inches wide.
Add the stuffing
Spoon 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce into the center of each biscuit, leaving a border around the edges. Top with mini pepperoni, one cube of mozzarella, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese (optional).
Form the balls
Bring the dough up around the filling and pinch the seams tightly closed. Roll gently into a smooth ball and place seam-side down in the prepared cast iron skillet, spacing them evenly so they have room to expand.
Brush with garlic butter
Brush the tops generously with about two-thirds of the Italian garlic butter.
bake
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the pizza bombs are puffed and deep golden brown.
Finish
As soon as they come out of the oven, brush with the remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with additional Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.
Serve
Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping and enjoy while the cheese is perfectly gooey.
Tips for the Best Pizza Bombs
Don’t overfill them
It can be tempting to add extra pizza sauce, but too much moisture is the fastest way to end up with leaking pizza bombs. One teaspoon is plenty.
Seal the seams tightly
Take a few extra seconds to pinch every seam completely closed before placing the dough seam-side down on the skillet or baking sheet. This helps keep all that melted cheese where it belongs.
Use mozzarella cubes
Cubed low-moisture mozzarella melts more slowly than shredded cheese, giving you that dramatic cheese pull while reducing the chances of the filling leaking out.
Let them cool for a few minutes
Fresh from the oven, the cheese is molten hot. Let the pizza bombs rest for about five minutes before serving so the filling has a chance to set slightly.
Brush with garlic butter twice
The first brush helps the pizza bombs bake up beautifully golden, while the second adds even more buttery garlic and herb flavor after baking.
Variations
One of the best things about pizza bombs is how easy they are to customize.
- Cheese Pizza Bombs: Skip the pepperoni and add an extra cube of mozzarella.
- Sausage Pizza Bombs: Use cooked Italian sausage instead of pepperoni.
- Supreme Pizza Bombs: Add finely diced bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and cooked sausage.
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza Bombs: Fill with shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Hawaiian Pizza Bombs: Add diced ham and pineapple for a sweet and savory twist.
- Four Cheese Pizza Bombs: Combine mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, and fontina for an extra cheesy version.
What to Serve with Pizza Bombs
These pizza bombs are delicious on their own, but they also pair well with plenty of easy sides.
- Warm marinara sauce
- Ranch dressing
- Garlic butter for dipping
- Caesar salad
- Italian chopped salad
- Roasted vegetables
- Roasted red pepper and tomato soup
They’re also a great addition to appetizer spreads for football parties, birthday celebrations, and holiday gatherings.
Storage and Reheating
Refrigerator
Store leftover pizza bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Freeze baked pizza bombs in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Oven
Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes until warmed through.
Air Fryer
For the crispiest results, reheat in a 350°F air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes! Assemble the pizza bombs up to one day in advance and refrigerate them. Brush with the garlic butter just before baking.
Can I freeze pizza bombs?
Absolutely. Freeze them after baking, then reheat directly from frozen until hot throughout.
Can I use pizza dough instead of biscuit dough?
Yes. Refrigerated pizza dough works well, although biscuit dough creates a softer, fluffier pizza bomb with less prep.
Why did my pizza bombs burst open?
This usually happens if they’re overfilled or the seams weren’t pinched tightly enough before baking.
Can I air fry pizza bombs?
Yes. Cook them in a 350°F air fryer for about 8 to 10 minutes, checking for doneness as cooking times may vary between models.
Can I change the fillings?
Definitely. Pizza bombs are incredibly customizable, so feel free to use your favorite pizza toppings as long as they aren’t overly wet.
More Easy Appetizer Recipes
If you loved this recipe, be sure to try some of my other easy appetizer recipes:
They’re perfect for entertaining, holidays, and easy family gatherings.
Pizza Bombs
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter or cooking spray. (Alternatively, prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper)
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, garlic, garlic powder, Italian Seasoning, parmesan, and salt. Set aside.
- Separate the biscuits and flatten each into a 4-inch circle, leaving the center slightly thicker than the edges.
- Spoon 1 tsp pizza sauce into the center of each biscuit, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Top each with 3 mini pepperoni slices, 1 cube of mozzarella, and a small sprinkle of Parmesan cheese (optional).
- Bring the edges of the dough up around the filling and pinch tightly to completely seal. Roll gently into a smooth ball and place seam-side down in the prepared cast iron skillet, arranging them so they're just barely touching. (Or space them about 2 inches apart on the large baking sheet.)
- Brush each pizza bomb generously with about two-thirds of the Italian garlic butter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are deep golden brown and the biscuit dough is fully cooked.
- Immediately brush with the remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
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Notes
- Cheese Tip: Use low-moisture mozzarella cut into cubes for the best cheese pull and to help prevent leaking during baking. Or opt for mozzarella pearls.
- Seal Well: Pinch the seams tightly and place the pizza bombs seam-side down to help keep the filling inside while baking.
- Sauce Tip: Resist the urge to overfill with pizza sauce. One teaspoon is enough to keep the dough from becoming soggy.
- Skillet Tip: Arranging the pizza bombs so they're just barely touching creates a soft, pull-apart center while still allowing the tops to brown beautifully.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the pizza bombs up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate, then brush with the garlic butter just before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes or in a 350°F air fryer for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
- Freezing: Freeze baked pizza bombs in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven until hot.
- Baking Sheet Option: Arrange the pizza bombs on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Nutrition (per serving, 8 servings): 335 calories, 20g fat, 24g carbs, 13g protein, 1g fiber. Nutrition information is an estimate. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.
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