Name: Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs
Ingredients: 1 tube of refrigerated pizza dough (the kind that comes in a cylinder – save yourself some work); 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (the more, the merrier); 1 cup mini pepperoni slices (or regular pepperoni chopped up small); 1/2 cup pizza sauce (jarred is fine, homemade is a bonus); 4 oz cream cheese, softened (because why not add more deliciousness?); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 cloves garlic, minced (or that jarred garlic if you’re lazy – no judgment); 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Optional: Red pepper flakes (for that extra kick); More pizza sauce for dipping; Fresh basil for garnish; Extra pepperoni for topping

Description

Okay, picture this: You know those times when you want pizza, but you also want something fun and portable? These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs are like the superhero of appetizers. They’re basically little dough pockets PACKED with all the pizza goodness you love – melty cheese, spicy pepperoni, and that classic pizza sauce – but in a bite-sized explosion of flavor. My nephew calls them “pizza grenades,” and honestly, that’s pretty accurate.

Ingredients

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For the Bombs:

1 tube of refrigerated pizza dough (the kind that comes in a cylinder – save yourself some work)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (the more, the merrier)
1 cup mini pepperoni slices (or regular pepperoni chopped up small)
1/2 cup pizza sauce (jarred is fine, homemade is a bonus)
4 oz cream cheese, softened (because why not add more deliciousness?)

For the Topping/Coating:

1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced (or that jarred garlic if you’re lazy – no judgment)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: Red pepper flakes (for that extra kick)

Extra Pizza Vibes (Optional):

More pizza sauce for dipping
Fresh basil for garnish
Extra pepperoni for topping