Pepperoni Pizza Bombs

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Pepperoni Pizza Balls — Pizza by way of soft, warm balls of dough stuffed with pepperoni and oodles of CHEESE!! Easy, ready in 15 minutes, perfect for PARTIES, and simply IRRESISTIBLE!!

Pepperoni Pizza Balls — Pizza by way of soft, warm rolls stuffed with pepperoni and oodles of CHEESE!! Easy, ready in 15 minutes, perfect for PARTIES, and simply IRRESISTIBLE!!

Stuffed Pizza Balls Recipe 

One of the more popular recipes on my site is for Easy Cheese Bomb Bread and I also have a recipe for Pepperoni Pizza Sliders that’s very popular. I married the those two recipes in the form of these easy pepperoni pizza balls that are supremely easy and ready in 15 minutes.

While I would technically call this an appetizer that’s great for parties ranging from game day parties (hello, Super Bowl party!) to holiday events, the balls also make a perfect need to get these kids some dinner immediately type of pinch hitter meal for busy weeknights when you have absolutely no time for anything complicated. Add a salad and call it a day.

Pizza of any kind is always a winner and these are so irresistible.

Pepperoni Pizza Balls — Pizza by way of soft, warm rolls stuffed with pepperoni and oodles of CHEESE!! Easy, ready in 15 minutes, perfect for PARTIES, and simply IRRESISTIBLE!!

Pepperoni Pizza Balls Ingredients 

For this pepperoni-stuffed biscuit pizza ball recipe, you’ll need: 

  • Refrigerated biscuit dough
  • Pepperoni
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Pizza sauce
  • Butter
  • Italian seasoning 
  • Garlic powder
  • Fresh parsley (optional) 

Tip

You can use pizza sauce or marinara sauce for this recipe. If you don’t have any on hand, you can easily make homemade pizza sauce in just 5 minutes! 

Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.

Pepperoni Pizza Balls — Pizza by way of soft, warm rolls stuffed with pepperoni and oodles of CHEESE!! Easy, ready in 15 minutes, perfect for PARTIES, and simply IRRESISTIBLE!!

How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Balls

I used one of my favorite kitchen hacks — a can of refrigerated biscuit dough. Biscuit dough is sold in the refrigerated section of your grocery store, Target, or even Amazon.

Pre-made biscuit dough makes short work of this recipe! Here’s an overview of how the pepperoni balls are made:

  1. Simply pop open the can of biscuit dough and separate the 8 pieces.
  2. Add pizza sauce, then top with pepperoni and cheese.
  3. Pinch together the edges of the dough to seal the balls together. 
  4. While the biscuit dough pizza bombs bake, melt some butter and spike it with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Brush it on generously as soon as the bread emerges from the oven.

Soft, warm, buttery, garlic-cheese-bread-meets-pepperoni-pizza heaven. The garlic butter is a really nice touch here.

Pepperoni Pizza Balls — Pizza by way of soft, warm rolls stuffed with pepperoni and oodles of CHEESE!! Easy, ready in 15 minutes, perfect for PARTIES, and simply IRRESISTIBLE!!

Recipe FAQs

What’s the best type of mozzarella for pizza bombs?

I used mozzarella cheese, but you can use diced string cheese segments if you have it on hand.

Can I Use Different Pizza toppings to fill the pizza balls? 

I imagine so! If you want to add veggies, I recommend sautéing them first to cook out some of their moisture before stuffing the pizza bombs. 

Can I make pizza balls with pizza dough instead of biscuit dough?

I’ve only made this pizza bomb recipe using refrigerated biscuit dough, but I imagine pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) would work as well. The texture will be slightly different, but the process is the same. 

Can I make this recipe in advance?

These balls are best assembled and eaten right away. They don’t keep well and taste best straight from the oven (be careful, they’re hot!). 

Pepperoni Pizza Balls — Pizza by way of soft, warm rolls stuffed with pepperoni and oodles of CHEESE!! Easy, ready in 15 minutes, perfect for PARTIES, and simply IRRESISTIBLE!!

What to Serve with Pizza Balls

I often serve these pepperoni pizza bombs as an appetizer, so I pair them with various nibbles like crudite, fruit salad, various dips, etc.

If serving these pizza balls as a main course, try pairing them with one of the following side dishes:

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Pepperoni Pizza Balls

By Averie Sunshine
Pizza by way of soft, warm rolls stuffed with pepperoni and oodles of CHEESE!! Ready in 15 minutes, perfect for PARTIES, and IRRESISTIBLE!!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Additional Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients  

Pizza Balls:

  • 1 tube, about 16 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough (I used one 16.3-ounce tube Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Butter Tastin’ Biscuits
  • 4 tablespoons pizza sauce, divided; plus more for dipping if desired
  • 24 slices pepperoni, divided
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into eight 1-inch square cubes (diced string cheese may be substituted), divided

Topping:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnishing

Instructions 

Make pizza balls:

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Separate biscuits and add about 1/2 tablespoon pizza sauce, 1 cheese cube, and 3 pieces pepperoni into the center of each biscuit, wrap the dough around the contents, seal, and place on baking sheet with the seam side down. It will be a tight squeeze to get it bundled up and if pizza sauce leaks out, wipe it off with a paper towel and don't worry about it.
  • Repeat until all dough, sauce, and cheese are used.
  • Bake for about 8 to 9 minutes, or until very lightly golden browned; watch them closely in the last minutes of baking because they can go from un-done to over-done in less than a minute.
  • While rolls bake, prepare the butter mixture.

Make topping:

  • To a small microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and heat on high power to melt, about 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and stir to combine.
  • As soon as rolls emerge from oven, generously brush each one with the butter mixture, optionally garnish with parsley, and serve immediately with additional pizza sauce if desired. Rolls are best warm and fresh.

Notes

Adapted from Easy Cheese Bomb Bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 373kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 38mg, Sodium: 1023mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. 5 stars
    I love the recipe but for me 8 to 9 minutes is not good amount of time it take biscuits longer but thank you for shareing my kids love them .I also add cooked onions ,mushrooms,bacan, olives amazing

  2. 5 stars
    I love the recipe but for me 8 to 9 minutes is not good amount of time it take biscuits longer but thank you for shareing my kids love them .I also add cooked onions ,mushrooms,bacan, olives amazing

    1. Thanks for the 5 star review and yes all ovens vary so always bake until done in yours. Glad the kids love these!

  3. 5 stars
    These pepperoni bombs came out great! Now I see your very latest invention: Pumpkin spice Cruffins. I think I’d like to try pepperoni Cruffins. How about that Averie? You give me so much inspiration. All your recipes have been a complete pleasure and success. Thank you

  4. 5 stars
    These pepperoni bombs came out great! Now I see your very latest invention: Pumpkin spice Cruffins. I think I’d like to try pepperoni Cruffins. How about that Averie? You give me so much inspiration. All your recipes have been a complete pleasure and success. Thank you

  5. 5 stars
    Hello. I made these bombs for Super Bowl Sunday, and my family loved them. I will say they didn’t look all ooey gooey like yours did. Might try to lower temp a little, and maybe butter before and after baking. Easy to make, and now have plenty of ideas for variety. Thank you again!

    1. Thanks for the 5 star review and glad your family loved them and that you have ideas for variety for the future!

  6. 5 stars
    Hello. I made these bombs for Super Bowl Sunday, and my family loved them. I will say they didn’t look all ooey gooey like yours did. Might try to lower temp a little, and maybe butter before and after baking. Easy to make, and now have plenty of ideas for variety. Thank you again!

  7. 5 stars
    I can’t wait to try these; i know they will be amazing! Great tecipes! Your name sure suits you; you look like Sunshine!!☺

  8. 5 stars
    I can’t wait to try these; i know they will be amazing! Great tecipes! Your name sure suits you; you look like Sunshine!!☺

  9. Yum!! Tube dough makes awesome appetizers and finger food. These would be great to take to a super bowl party…or great to eat while I watch a movie instead!