Irresistibly Easy Muffin Tin Pizza Bombs for Family Fun
A delightful recipe for Muffin Tin Pizza Bombs filled with zesty pizza sauce, pepperoni, and a melty cheese surprise, perfect for family fun.
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Servings: 12 pizza bombs
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can 13.8 oz Refrigerated Pizza Dough
- 6 oz Mozzarella Cheese
- 36 slices Pepperoni
- ⅓ cup Pizza Sauce
- 3 tablespoon Butter
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the Muffin Pan Spray a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the Mozzarella Cut the mozzarella cheese into 12 even cubes.
- Cut the Dough Cut the refrigerated pizza dough into 12 equal squares.
- Assemble the Filling Top each dough square with a teaspoon of pizza sauce, a pepperoni slice, and a cheese cube.
- Seal the Dough Fold the dough edges around the filling and pinch to seal them tight.
- Place in Muffin Pan Place each sealed dough ball seam-side down in the prepared muffin pan.
- Bake to Perfection Bake the pizza bombs in your preheated oven for 15-18 minutes.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Melt the butter and mix it with Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Brush and Serve Brush the baked pizza bombs with the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
Notes
- Ingredient Swaps: Consider using homemade dough or refrigerated biscuit dough instead of pizza dough.
- Cheese Choice: Freshly cubed mozzarella is recommended for gooey melty goodness.
- Seasoning Options: Customize with smoked paprika or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Avoid Overfilling: Use about a teaspoon of sauce and filling for best results.
- Uniform Sizing: Ensure dough squares are of equal size for even baking.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Assemble and refrigerate pizza bombs for up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pizza bomb | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g