Ingredients:
– 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup diced pepperoni
– 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1/4 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
– Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into 3-inch squares.
3. Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese, diced pepperoni, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
4. Fill the Dough: Place about 1 tablespoon of the cheese and pepperoni mixture in the center of each dough square.
5. Seal the Bombs: Carefully fold the corners of the dough over the filling, pinching to seal tightly. Make sure there are no gaps to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
6. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sealed pizza bombs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
8. Serve: Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 12 pizza bombs