Muffin tin 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.
Recipe: $7.52 | Per Serving: $1.25 | Yields: 12
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!
For more pizza loving recipes make sure to check out my French Bread Pepperoni Pizza, Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza, and Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake.
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🍯 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? (kind of like our Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas).
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Crescent rolls- Use a can of your favorite brand of canned crescent rolls. These will bake up to be buttery and flaky. If you still have crescents on hand, make sure to use them up in our Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls or Crack Chicken Bombs.
Mozzarella cheese- Shredded cheese will give us a great filling. You can use a shredded pizza blend instead.
Pepperoni slices- We use regular-sized pepperoni pieces, but you can use mini ones, turkey pepperoni, or omit them entirely.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
📖 Variations
Customize Your Pizza Bombs
- Transform these cheesy pizza bombs into your favorite pizza flavors with some easy swaps.
- Consider removing the pepperoni for a meatless option, or add cooked ground sausage and peppers to replicate the taste of a Supreme pizza.
- For a tropical twist, pineapple and sliced Canadian bacon can be delicious additions. To prevent the crust from getting soggy, layer the pineapple between the meat slices.
🔪 Instructions for Muffin Tin Pizza Bombs
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Spray a muffin tin with non stick cooking spray.
Step 3: Open your crescent roll dough and lay each triangle over an open muffin tin space.
Step 4: 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.
Step 5: Add a teaspoon of pizza sauce into the center of each muffin cup.
Step 6: Add two slices of pepperoni.
Step 7: Add a piece of cheese and then add two more pieces of pepperoni on top.
Step 8: Take the ends of the triangles and fold them over the top to cover the pepperoni. They should look kind of like a ball.
Step 9: Sprinkle the top with your Italian seasoning.
Step 10: Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
Enjoy warm.
🍴 Recipe Tips
- Crescent Rolls Choice. Feel free to use any brand of crescent rolls you prefer, whether it's Pillsbury or a store brand. Just ensure you select the can with cut triangles, not crescent dough sheets.
- Assembly Tip. When making pepperoni cheese pizza bombs, start by folding the larger part of the triangle over the pepperoni, then cover any missed spots with the smaller end. This ensures well-covered tops, reducing the chance of melted cheese spilling out during baking.
💭 Recipe 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.
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📖 Recipe
Muffin Tin Pizza Bombs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cans crescent rolls ($3.96)
- 1 jar (14oz) pizza sauce ($1.52)
- 32 slices pepperoni ($0.96)
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced into 8 equal sized squares ($1.00)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ($0.08)
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
- Any crescent roll brand works, but use cut triangles, not sheets.
- When making pizza bombs, fold the larger triangle over the pepperoni first, then use the smaller end to cover any gaps for well-covered tops.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy cold or reheat as desired.
- Air Fryer Cooking: Line the air fryer with vented parchment paper. Shape crescent roll pieces into circles, add sauce, meat, cheese, and roll into balls. Cook at 350°F for 15 minutes.
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