Bubble Pizza Recipe: It’s Made With Biscuits for Extra-Fluffy, Cheesy Goodness + Is Ready in Just 30 Minutes
We're upgrading pizza with delicious biscuit dough! Plus, tips for perfect baking.
Few things can lift your spirits more than a hot, cheesy slice of pizza. For many of us, it’s the ultimate comfort food that’s always enjoyed with a smile. The flavor is irresistible, so it’s no wonder it comes in so many forms, like pizza tacos and pizza cups to name a few. And we think bubble pizza might just be the best version yet! Pillowy biscuit dough smothered in sauce, meat, shredded cheese and any topping imaginable takes “pizza night” to a whole new level of yum. And the best part? It’s all baked in one casserole pan in 30 minutes! So read on to learn more about biscuit dough, fun topping ideas and tips for the perfect bubble pizza.
What is bubble pizza?
Bubble pizza is fun to say out loud and even more fun to make. Similar to a “pizza casserole,” this dish trades in traditional pizza dough for biscuits, which when cut into pieces, create a “bubble”-like appearance. The biscuit pieces are covered with sauce, cheese, meat and toppings and then baked in a casserole pan to golden perfection. It may not look like traditional pizza, but it’s sure to satisfy a family dinner, hungry grandchildren or a big crowd.
Bubble pizza has become a recent food obsession on social media platforms such as TikTok. Check out this video tutorial below:
The benefits of using biscuits
It’s easy to love biscuits. They’re light and fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside and bursting with buttery, salty flavor. Biscuits come prepared in many ways: topped with gravy or fruit jam, made into a breakfast sandwich or paired with fried chicken. But using them as pizza dough? Turns out, it’s an easy and delicious short-cut with an even tastier pizza crust. (For buttery biscuit recipes, click through for 2-Ingredient Biscuits and Homemade Popeye’s Strawberry Biscuits.)
A staple of Southern cuisine, biscuits are a flour-based baked bread made with baking powder instead of yeast. Because of this, they are a type of quick bread, meaning they don’t need time to rise before baking.
So, what makes biscuits great for pizza? “Biscuit dough is an interesting alternative to pizza dough because it is so much more buttery and flakey in texture,” says Claire Rifkin, MS, RDN, a woman’s health dietitian at Claire Rifkin Nutrition, LLC. She explains that baking soda or powder “create a soft and tender crumb that can contribute to the ‘cloud’ or ‘bubble’ like texture this trend is going viral for.” Additionally, “because biscuits are typically made with butter and pizza dough is made with oil, there is a rich buttery flavor profile.”
Tips for making bubble pizza
Trying out this recipe for the first time? Don’t worry, we’ve got some expert-approved tips from Woman’s World Food Director Julie Miltenberger, who shares how to make the best bubble pizza.
1. Cut biscuits with kitchen shears
Instead of a knife, “use kitchen shears to cut up your biscuits,” says Mittenberger. “Simply spritz the blades with nonstick cooking spray to keep them from sticking.”
2. Personalize toppings
Feeding a crowd? Miltenberger suggests “personaliz[ing] the toppings to your crew: Add pepperoni to one section and crumbled sausage and peppers to another, then let guests pick and choose their perfect portion.”
3. Use pre-made biscuit dough
Bubble pizza is meant to be a quick, no-fuss meal, and that’s why using a can of pre-made dough is best. If you want to make your own, check out our favorite recipe for flaky biscuits.
4. Storing bubble pizza
To save some pizza for later, it’s easy to store it. Just place an air-tight lid or tightly wrap aluminum foil overtop the casserole dish and store in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Click to learn how to reheat pizza in an air fryer so it stays crispy.
Cheesy one-pan bubble pizza recipe
To spice up your pizza night rotation, add bubble pizza for an instant hit. This easy recipe from Alyssa Rivers at The Recipe Critic bakes in 30 minutes and features Pillsbury dough biscuits, spicy pepperoni and shredded Colby Jack cheese.
Bubble Pizza
Ingredients:
- 1 can pillsbury regular biscuits (not grand), cut into fourths
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp. garlic, powder or fresh
- 1 cup pepperoni, cut into fourths
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese
Directions:
- Active time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13″ casserole or baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine biscuits, pizza sauce, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, and pepperoni.
- Spread in an even layer along the bottom of the baking dish and try not to overlap.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until biscuits are puffy and cheese is bubbly.
Customize your pizza
It’s not a pizza party without the toppings! When it comes to making your own masterpiece, anything is possible — make it a meat lover’s, drizzle on sauces or go vegetarian! Try these unique bubble pizza toppings ideas!
1. Hot honey sauce
Turn up the heat with this blend of crushed red pepper flakes or chili peppers and sweet honey.
2. Burrata cheese
A truly decadent Italian cheese. Slice open this flavor bomb of soft cheese curds and cream wrapped in a thin mozzarella pouch.
3. Prosciutto slices
Kind of like a fancier bacon, this thinly sliced meat adds the perfect salt touch to any pizza.
4. Caramelized onions
Opt for a white bubble pizza (no sauce!) as a base for these sweet, golden brown onion slices.
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