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Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Biscuits

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These pizza stuffed biscuits might just be the perfect and most versatile snack for after-school snacks, or to serve for the big game. They couldn’t be easier – using canned biscuits from the store and a few pizza toppings – and everyone loves that you get those familiar pizza flavors in a new way. The buttery biscuits are flaky and tender, too, adding a nice texture and extra flavor that takes every bite over the top!

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I love taking classic flavors and everyday ingredients, then repurposing them into something new. It’s amazing how much you can do with a can of biscuits! They simplify the prep, so you can throw these pizza bombs together in almost no time. 

The kids love helping and picking out different toppings, so be sure to get them involved! This is a great way to build a little independence and let them see how much fun it can be to cook for other people.


  • Super simple recipe even the kids can make
  • Makes a nice single-serving entree for easy weeknight meals or a fun side dish for parties
  • Filled with the classic pizza flavors, like pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni
  • Uses pre-made biscuit dough so you don’t have to deal with any yeast or flour
  • The leftovers are great for a quick lunch the next day
  • Since the biscuits are stuffed and topped with toppings, no need to deal with an egg wash either
  • Great recipe that you can adjust with lots of different toppings or fillings to make it your own

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Ingredients

  • Refrigerated biscuit dough – This is usually available in the refrigerated aisle and makes these biscuit bombs super simple. 
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese – Can it be called “pizza” if it doesn’t include some molten mozzarella? 
  • Pizza sauce – For that classic pizza flavor. You can also use marinara sauce in a pinch.
  • Italian seasoning – You can use any Italian Seasoning you’d like for this recipe. However, I prefer That’s Amore.
  • Pepperoni slices – These are easy to find at any grocery store. Feel free to substitute with your favorite pizza fillings, like sausage, chicken, etc.

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How to Make Stuffed Biscuits with Pepperoni

This is a super easy recipe to make and the first step in the process is probably the most important. Make sure that if you’re cooking with your kids, that you are the one making the initial cut.

The thing you’ll want to be mindful of is that you’re making a flat horizontal cut through he middle of your premade biscuit dough. After that, it’s easy from there! You can check the video below to see what I mean.   

Once you make your horizontal cut, add your cheese, and seal up the biscuit – it’ll look similar to the below. Believe it or not, it’ll smash down nearly completely flat as the cheese absorbs into the biscuit dough leading to that HUGE cheesy pull when they are done baking.

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Laying the dough on your clean workspace, carefully make a horizontal slice to butterfly it, open up so you have 2 parts that are still connected
  • Place a 3-finger pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese in between the layers of the biscuit.
  • Fold the top part of the biscuit back over the cheese, creating a sandwich, and then seal the biscuit pinching the sides around the edges to encase the cheese fully.
  • Lay the stuffed biscuit between two layers of parchment paper and gently flatten it using your palm. If needed, reseal the edges to keep the cheese securely inside.
  • Once flattened, transfer the biscuit pocket to a baking sheet.
  • Top the flattened biscuit pocket with pizza sauce, a generous amount of mozzarella cheese, your favorite pizza toppings, and a sprinkle of Italian Seasoning
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the biscuit is golden brown and cooked through, and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly. Be careful not to overcook or the biscuits may begin to burn.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool for at about 5 minutes before serving.

Pro Tip: Once you’ve gotten your dough flattened and stuffed, immediately move to your baking sheet and build the rest of the pizza biscuit there. It’ll make it much easier than trying to move it once you’ve gotten your toppings on it. You can use whatever toppings you like with these – the sky is the limit! Just make sure that if you’re deviating from the recipe that your ingredients are fully cooked before eating them.

Storing Suggestions

Once baked, the leftover stuffed biscuits can be stored just like regular leftover pizza. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat, either microwave briefly or pop them back in the oven or air fryer at 350F until heated through.

You can also store the leftovers for longer by placing them in a freezer bag. They’ll last for about 3 months.

Tips & Variations

  • Try different fillings. Once you see how simple this recipe is to throw together, you’ll start to imagine so many different flavor combinations. Of course, you can replace the pepperoni with your favorite pizza toppings, but that’s just one option. Try making breakfast biscuits with cheddar cheese, a sausage patty, and scrambled eggs, or brisket bombs with leftover brisket, pickles, and BBQ sauce.
  • Make homemade biscuits. Instead of refrigerated biscuits from the store, feel free to use your favorite homemade biscuit dough. You can also try using flaky premade pizza dough!
  • Add veggies. If you’re serving these for dinner, it can be nice to add some veggies, too. Try adding diced green peppers, mushrooms, sliced onion, and more.

How to Serve

We usually like to either serve these as a fun handheld entree for parties and BBQs, or we serve them instead of regular pizza for dinner. Pair them with a caesar salad and call it a day!

FAQs

Can you make stuffed pizza biscuits in the air fryer?

Absolutely! The air fryer is just a mini convection oven, and you can easily use it instead of the oven for many recipes. It usually helps to reduce the heat in the air fryer by about 15-20 degrees since food can cook faster in there. Otherwise, follow the recipe like normal. Just be sure to watch them towards the end to make sure they don’t brown too much.

Do you have to use store-bought canned biscuits?

I often like to use canned Pillsbury or Grands biscuits because they’re so easy to use, have a deliciously buttery flavor, and save quite a bit of time, but you can totally make the biscuit dough from scratch, if you prefer. 

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Stuffed Pizza Biscuits

These pizza stuffed biscuits might just be the perfect and most versatile snack for after-school snacks, or to serve for the big game. They couldn't be easier – using canned biscuits from the store and a few pizza toppings – and everyone loves that you get those familiar pizza flavors in a new way. The buttery biscuits are flaky and tender, too, adding a nice texture and extra flavor that takes every bite over the top!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 344kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Can Premade Biscuit dough Pillsbury, or similar
  • 8 oz Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Pizza sauce
  • Italian seasoning
  • 32 slices Pepperoni (1) 6 oz package from grocery store

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Laying the dough on your clean workspace, carefully make a horizontal slice to butterfly it, open up so you have 2 parts that are still connected
  • Place a 3-finger pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese in between the layers of the biscuit.
  • Fold the top part of the biscuit back over the cheese, creating a sandwich, and then seal the biscuit pinching the sides around the edges to encase the cheese fully.
  • Lay the stuffed biscuit between two layers of parchment paper and gently flatten it using your palm. If needed, reseal the edges to keep the cheese securely inside.
  • Once flattened, transfer the biscuit pocket to a baking sheet.
  • Top the flattened biscuit pocket with pizza sauce, a generous amount of mozzarella cheese, your favorite pizza toppings, and a sprinkle of Italian Seasoning
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the biscuit is golden brown and cooked through, and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2mg

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