prep time: 5 minutes, plus time to chill overnight
yield: 8 bombs (1 per serving)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons pizza sauce, homemade or storebought, plus extra for serving (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, plus extra for garnish (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup mini pepperoni slices or finely diced pepperoni
- Extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil, for drizzling (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the softened cream cheese, powdered Parmesan cheese, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a bowl. Mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate overnight to thicken.
- Remove the cheese mixture from the fridge and shape into 8 golf ball-sized balls, using 2 tablespoons of mixture per ball.
- Roll the cheese balls in the mini pepperoni slices or finely diced pepperoni. Garnish with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired. Serve with additional pizza sauce, if desired.
- Store any extra cheese balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
