Italian Sausage Stuffed Pizza Bombs - Easy Snack Recipe

If you’ve never pulled a tray of stuffed pizza bombs out of the oven and watched everyone hover around like vultures, you’re missing out. These little handheld bites are cheesy, buttery, and packed with sausage in every single bite. They’re the kind of snack that disappears before you even get them to the table.

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I love making pizza bombs for game day, birthday parties, or just a random Friday night when I want something fun and easy. They’ve got all the flavors of pizza, but wrapped up in a golden, buttery crust you can eat with your hands. Trust me, once you make these once, they’re on repeat.

Why You’ll Love These Pizza Bombs

These pizza bombs are ridiculously simple but taste like you worked way harder than you did. Store-bought pizza dough keeps it easy, and the sausage and mozzarella combo is always a win.

They bake up golden on the outside while the inside stays melty and cheesy. If a little cheese leaks out and crisps on the pan, even better. That’s bonus flavor.

They’re also super customizable. You can switch up the meat, add a little sauce inside, or brush them with garlic butter for extra punch. Pizza bombs are flexible like that.

Ingredients And Tools

Here’s what I use to make these pizza bombs come together fast:

• 1 Pizza Crust – Pillsbury or similar
• 3 Italian Sausage Links, cooked through
• 4 Slices Mozzarella Cheese, thinly sliced
• ¼ Cup Shredded Parmesan
• 2 Tablespoons Butter, melted
• Parsley or Italian Herbs for garnish – optional

You’ll also want a baking sheet, parchment paper, and a knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough. Nothing fancy here.

How To Make Pizza Bombs

Prep

First, preheat your oven to 375 degrees. I like to get that going before I even touch the dough. Lay out your pizza dough on a clean surface and slice it into 2 inch by 2 inch squares. Don’t stress about perfection. Just keep them close in size so they bake evenly.

Cook

Make sure your Italian sausage links are fully cooked, then slice them into pieces about ½ to ¾ inch thick. Place a slice of mozzarella on each dough square, then top it with a piece of sausage.

Fold the corners of the dough up and over the filling, pinching to seal this will keep the opening at the bottom. Flip them over so the seam side is down and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake the pizza bombs for 15 to 20 minutes until the outside is golden brown. If the cheese starts bubbling out a little, that’s totally fine. That crispy cheese around the edges is money.

Serve

As soon as they come out of the oven, brush the tops with melted butter. Sprinkle on the shredded Parmesan and finish with parsley or Italian herbs if you want to dress them up. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. The inside will be hot and gooey, so give them a second to set up.

Serving Tips And Variations

If you want to level up your pizza bombs, serve them with warm marinara on the side for dipping. Ranch works too if that’s your thing.

You can swap the sausage for pepperoni, cooked ground beef, or even shredded chicken. Add a small spoonful of pizza sauce inside if you like them extra saucy.

For a garlic bread vibe, mix a little garlic powder into the melted butter before brushing the tops. That takes these pizza bombs to a whole new level.

Pro Tips And Recipe Notes

Don’t overfill the dough. It’s tempting, but too much cheese or sausage makes them harder to seal and more likely to burst open.

Pinch the seams tightly and always place them seam-side down on the baking sheet. That helps keep everything tucked inside while they bake.

If you want a deeper golden color, brush the tops lightly with melted butter before baking, then again after they come out. That double butter hit makes these pizza bombs look and taste amazing.

Wrapping Up

These pizza bombs are one of those recipes that just works every single time. They’re easy, crowd-friendly, and packed with classic pizza flavor in a fun little package.

Next time you need a party appetizer or just want something cheesy and satisfying, make a batch of pizza bombs. They won’t last long, so you might want to double it. Trust me.

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