Mediterranean Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs

These Mediterranean Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs have a soft and golden texture. We prepare these pizza bombs with pizza dough, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, and marinara sauce for dipping. These pizza bombs contain approximately 24 g net carbs and 285 calories. We make these pizza bombs in just 35 minutes. These Mediterranean Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs are perfect for quick lunches, family dinners, party appetizers, game nights, lunchboxes, after-school snacks, and casual gatherings. The combination of Mediterranean herbs and cheesy pizza flavors creates a delicious bite-sized treat that both kids and adults enjoy. These bombs stay fresh in the refrigerator for four days and can be frozen for longer than two months, so you can prepare them earlier. Serve these pizza bombs with Greek Cucumber Salad, Garlic Yogurt Dip, Roasted Red Pepper Dip, Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, or Herb Potatoes.

STATS:

• Course: Appetizer, Snack, Main Course
• Calories: 285 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Portion Size: 2 Pizza Bombs
• Cooking Mode: Baking
• Total Servings: 8
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Total Time: 35 minutes

TOOLS:

• Bowl
• Tray
• Sharp knife
• Baking paper
• Pastry brush
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Small bowl
• Oven

INGREDIENTS:

PIZZA BOMBS:

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 24 slices of pepperoni
• Olive oil, two tbsp.
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

SERVING:

• 1 cup marinara sauce

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

PIZZA DOUGH:

• We use pizza dough to create the soft and fluffy outer layer of these pizza bombs. You can also use homemade dough, whole-wheat pizza dough, biscuit dough, or refrigerated crescent dough.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

• Mozzarella cheese provides the signature gooey and stretchy cheese filling. As a substitute, you can use provolone, Monterey Jack, fontina, or a Mediterranean cheese blend.

PEPPERONI:

• We add pepperoni to give these pizza bombs a savory and smoky flavor. Alternatively, you can use turkey pepperoni, chicken pepperoni, beef salami, or cooked chicken pieces.

OLIVE OIL:

• This oil enriches the Mediterranean taste and aids in creating a golden crust. You may also use avocado oil, melted butter, or garlic-infused oil.

OREGANO AND BASIL:

• These herbs add classic Mediterranean aroma and flavor to the pizza bombs. As an alternative, you can use Italian seasoning, thyme, marjoram, or herbes de Provence.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty finish to the baked pizza bombs. As a different option, we could utilize Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast.

MARINARA SAUCE:

• We serve marinara sauce as a flavorful dipping sauce alongside the pizza bombs. Alternatively, you can use pizza sauce, roasted red pepper sauce, garlic yogurt sauce, or pesto.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the empty oven to 400°Fahrenheit and cover a tray with baking paper.
2. Put the pizza dough on a slightly floured surface and make sixteen equal pieces of it.
3. All pieces of dough should be flattened into a tiny round.
4. Put two slices of pepperoni and one tbsp. of mozzarella cheese in the middle.
5. Roll the dough carefully into smooth balls after tightly closing the corners.
6. Put the dough balls seam-side down on the tray with a space between them.
7. Stir the black pepper, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, and basil.
8. Coat all the pizza bombs using the herb oil mixture.
9. Garnish the surfaces with Parmesan cheese.
10. Bake for approximately fifteen minutes, or till they are perfectly done and golden brown.
11. Leave them to cool for nearly three minutes.
12. Serve these pizza bombs hot with marinara sauce for dipping

TIPS:

• After baking, coat them quickly with additional herb oil for extra flavor.
• Close the dough thoroughly to avoid cheese from leaking.
• We utilize low-moisture mozzarella for a perfect texture.
• Do not add a lot of filling for uniform baking.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put these cooled pizza bombs in a tight box and stock them for nearly 4 days.

FREEZER:

• Store these cooled and baked pizza bombs in a closed box for a minimum of two months.

FAQs:

Will we utilize packaged dough?

• Sure, you can use store-bought dough, as chilled pizza dough works nicely.

Could we use an air-fryer to make these pizza bombs?

• Yes, you can air-fry these pizza bombs for almost eight minutes at 375°Fahrenheit.

How could we avoid cheese from leaking?

• Tightly close the dough and put them seam side down during baking.

Will we prepare these pizza bombs spicier?

• Yes, you can use spicy pepperoni or red pepper flakes to make these pizza bombs spicier.

May we prepare these pizza bombs earlier?

• Yes, you can assemble these pizza bombs almost twenty-four hours earlier, chill them and then bake them.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Caloric Content: 285 kcal

Sodium: 690 mg

Net Carbs: 24 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 2 g

Fats: 13 g

Proteins: 12 g

Portion Size: 2 Pizza Bombs

Total Carbs: 26 g