Pepperoni pizza bombs are a delicious recipe that the whole family will enjoy. Buttery flakey crescent rolls, cheesy pepperoni centers, and a little Italian herb on top make this a perfect lunch or appetizer.
There's no denying that pizza is delicious but these pizza bombs take it to a whole new level of fun too. Making a pizza bomb with crescent rolls is a great way to get a light and buttery texture while still enjoying the gooey cheese and pepperoni that you love.
This recipe is such a huge hit that there are never any leftovers and plates are practically licked clean. It helps that we're a pizza-loving family, so if you love pizza then you're going to love this recipe. You may also love my Pepperoni Pizza Sticks too!
Why This Recipe Works
- It's easy. Just a few ingredients, some basic steps, and a short trip in the oven before you can enjoy.
- They make great appetizers. You can serve these pizza bombs up as a tasty appetizer or as a simple lunch option and they're sure to be enjoyed just the same.
- Perfect for parties. Personal-sized portions of pizza in a convenient portable package? Need I say more?
🥘 Ingredients
Crescent rolls- Use a can of your favorite brand of canned crescent rolls. These will bake up to be buttery and flaky.
Mozzarella cheese- Shredded cheese will give us a great filling. You can use a shredded pizza blend instead.
Pizza sauce- Use your favorite store-bought pizza sauce or homemade pizza sauce.
Pepperoni slices- We use regular-sized pepperoni pieces, but you can use mini ones, turkey pepperoni, or omit them entirely.
Italian seasoning- Adding a little seasoning will help to give these pizza bombs a lot more flavor.
For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.
🍽 Equipment Needed
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🔪 Instructions
Check out how to make Pepperoni Pizza Bombs with these simple step-by-step instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray a muffin tin with non stick cooking spray.
Open your crescent roll dough and lay each triangle over an open muffin tin space.
Push them in to make a cup so that the base of the muffin cups is covered while the remaining dough is hanging up and over the sides.
Add a teaspoon of pizza sauce into the center of each muffin cup.
Add two slices of pepperoni.
Add a piece of cheese and then add two more pieces of pepperoni on top.
Take the ends of the triangles and fold them over the top to cover the pepperoni. They should look kind of like a ball.
Sprinkle the top with your Italian seasoning.
Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
Enjoy warm.
📖 Variations
You can switch up these cheesy pizza bombs by making simple variations to make them taste more like the pizza that you know and love.
For example, remove the pepperoni if you want yours meatless or add in some cooked ground sausage and cooked peppers for a filling that tastes more like a Supreme one.
Pineapple and sliced Canadian bacon could taste delicious too but I would recommend placing the pineapple between the layers of meat so that it doesn't get the crust too soggy.
🍴 Recipe Tips
You can use any brand of crescent rolls desired whether it's Pillsbury or store brand they should all work the same. You do want to make sure that you grab the can of cut triangles instead of the crescent dough sheets though.
When assembling the pepperoni cheese pizza bombs, I recommend folding the larger piece of the triangle over the top of the pepperoni first and then using the smaller end to cover the spots it missed so that the tops are well covered to reduce the amount of melted cheese spilling out as they bake.
💭 FAQs
You can keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy cold or reheat before eating depending on your preferences.
You can make and freeze these bombs for later. After assembling, place the muffin pan in the freezer for about 2 hours until the muffins are frozen solid and can be removed. Then place into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag for later. They can be stored for up to 2 weeks. Then simply take out as many as you want and bake FROZEN at 375 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Line the air fryer with a parchment paper piece (the ones with vent holes, made for the fryer). Lay a piece of crescent roll and shape into a circle, patting flat. Top with sauce, meat, and cheese and roll into a ball covering the filling well. Place into the air fryer. Repeat as needed. Cook at 350 degrees F for 15 min.
More great pizza recipes to check out soon
- Mini Bagel Pizzas
- Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake
- Baked French Bread Pizzas
- Pizza Dough In a Bag
- No Rise Pizza Dough Recipe
📖 Recipe
Pepperoni Pizza Bombs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tubes crescent rolls ($2.64)
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced into 8 equal sized squares ($0.93)
- 1 jar (14oz) pizza sauce ($1.00)
- 32 slices pepperoni ($1.25)
- 1 teaspoon italian herbs ($0.10)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a muffin tin with non stick cooking spray.
- Open your crescent roll dough and lay each triangle over an open muffin tin space.
- Push them in to make a cup so that the base of the muffin cups is covered while the remaining dough is hanging up and over the sides.
- Add a teaspoon of pizza sauce into the center of each muffin cup.
- add two slices of pepperoni.
- Add a piece of cheese and then add two more pieces of pepperoni on top.
- Take the ends of the triangles and fold them over the top to cover the pepperoni. They should look kind of like a ball.
- Sprinkle the top with your Italian seasoning.
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Enjoy warm.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- You can use any brand of crescent rolls desired whether it's Pillsbury or store brand they should all work the same. You do want to make sure that you grab the can of cut triangles instead of the crescent dough sheets though.
- When assembling the pepperoni cheese pizza bombs, I recommend folding the larger piece of the triangle over the top of the pepperoni first and then using the smaller end to cover the spots it missed so that the tops are well covered to reduce the amount of melted cheese spilling out as they bake.
Storage
- You can keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy cold or reheat before eating, depending on your preferences.
Make Ahead Instructions
- You can make and freeze these bombs for later. After assembling, place the muffin pan in the freezer for about 2 hours until the muffins are frozen solid and can be removed.
- Then place into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag for later. They can be stored for up to 2 weeks. Then simply take out as many as you want and bake FROZEN at 375 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Air Fryer Cooking Instructions
- Line the air fryer with a parchment paper piece (the ones with vent holes, made for the fryer). Lay a piece of crescent roll and shape into a circle, patting flat. Top with sauce, meat, and cheese and roll into a ball covering the filling well. Place into the air fryer. Repeat as needed. Cook at 350 degrees F for 15 min.
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