I love meals of appetizers or tapas, so am constantly on the lookout for simple recipes like these pizza bombs that won't take hours to fix, but still could be used for a snack or dinner.
These bacon meatballs pizza balls are perfect for my “cocktail parties” for the family and go well with many of the other appetizers I serve.
The kids love it and it's the one time we really talk since we turn off the TV, cell phones, and computers to give it a more party-like atmosphere.
These are so easy that, unlike many of the many dishes I make where I freeze some ahead, I do them right before we eat.
I changed the recipe a bit. Instead of bacon bits, I used crumbled real bacon. I cook several packages at once when I buy it.
Before I put in the pan, I cut the slab of bacon crosswise to create ½ to ⅔ inch strips.
As it fries the slices separately and I have perfect small crumbles.
It takes just a minute to drain it on a paper towel to remove excess fat. Then into the freezer, it goes for about an hour on a cookie sheet.
All that's left is to pack it in small zip lock bags for the freezer.
That way, I'm ready when I need it and have real bacon, which I prefer over bacon bits and have only one clean up.
Extra Tip
I changed another thing in the recipe. Instead of making browned hamburger pieces, I used the frozen meatballs. It was less messy and easier to wrap the biscuit around the ball.
You can make the balls ahead of time too.
Just let them thaw for a while before making the recipe.
With the meatballs and bacon cooked, it takes about five minutes to assemble the recipe and another 15 minutes to cook it.
That means it's also great for a late night snack, particularly when the kids are in bed and I don't have to share. They're just so YUMMY!!
Ingredients
- 1 can 12-oz Flaky layers refrigerated biscuits
- 8 pieces cooked Italian-style meatballs (if using frozen, let thaw completely)
- 1 cup marinara/pasta sauce (or Spaghetti sauce)
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ¼ cup bacon bits (optional)
Step by step instructions
1 Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
2 Flatten each biscuit into a 4 inch round. Place 2 tablespoons spaghetti / marinara sauce in the center of each dough round and add 1 meatball. Top with bacon bits and 2 tablespoons of cheese.
3 Wrap dough around meatball and cheese, pressing edges to seal. Place seam side down, leaving room for spreading on prepared baking sheet. Continue until all biscuits have been completed.
4 Brush the egg wash on top of each biscuit and sprinkle some parmesan cheese. Bake for 16 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm!
Watch the video
Credit: theforkbite
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Meatball Cheese Pizza Bombs
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Ingredients:
- 1 can 12-oz Flaky layers refrigerated biscuits
- 8 pieces cooked Italian-style meatballs (if using frozen, let thaw completely)
- 1 cup marinara/pasta sauce (or Spaghetti sauce)
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ¼ cup bacon bits (optional)
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Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Flatten each biscuit into a 4 inch round.
- Place 2 tablespoons spaghetti / marinara sauce in the center of each dough round and add 1 meatball. Top with bacon bits and 2 tablespoons of cheese.
- Wrap dough around meatball and cheese, pressing edges to seal. Place seam side down, leaving room for spreading on prepared baking sheet. Continue until all biscuits have been completed.
- Brush the egg wash on top of each biscuit and sprinkle some parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 16 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm!
Nutrition Information:
Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.
Jazz says
Your pictures and video are awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Shahla says
These look sooo good! My kids would love them!
Jenny says
These look amazing! Totally need to try these.
Jehava says
OMG! My mouth is seriously watering! My kids would love these!
Kristine says
These look and sound delicious! I like that you used already made dough... makes things easier!
Amy @ The Cook Report says
These looks so super tasty, I love how easy they are to make!
Tina says
Oh that looks like fun. Perfect for entertaining kids. Thanks!
Ginny says
Very nice video. It's perfect to show how these little pizzas are made. Thanks!
Jagruti says
Oh these pizza bombs look fun to prepare, great for a picnic too.
Dahn says
Oh I just love little snacky tapa style meals too. These bombs look incredibly filling and oh so yummy
Danielle says
All of my favourite things together! This would be perfect game day food.
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says
It's nice to see another person who likes to make appetizers for dinner. 🙂 These are like little mini calzones! Meatball calzones with lots of extra marinara is one of my favorites so I already know these would be a hit my house.
Julia says
My mouth is watering here! 🙂 These pizza bombs look amazing! No wonder kids love them.
Patty @pattysaveurs.com says
Mmmm! Looks delicious, very tempting!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
I've never seen anything more decadent! Meatballs cheese and sauce wrapped in dough - over the top!
Laura says
they look delicious. Good idea to freeze them and eat them when children are sleeping