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Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs Recipe

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4.3 from 7 reviews

These Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs are crispy on the outside, cheesy in the middle, and loaded with rich garlic-butter flavor. Made with a flavorful beef and cheese filling wrapped in biscuit dough, they're perfect for quick weeknight dinners, parties, or game-day snacks. Tested with different doughs, this recipe uses biscuit dough for the best gooey, cheesy results.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cheeseburger bombs

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1 can (16.3 oz) biscuit dough
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Optional Add-Ins for Next-Level Flavor

  • 2 tablespoons caramelized onions (mix into beef filling)
  • ¼ cup crumbled bacon (fold into cheese mix)
  • 2 tablespoons diced pickles (add to filling)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (stir into butter topping)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (mix into beef or garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Cook Beef: Heat oven to 375°F. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat from the pan to keep the filling from being greasy.
  2. Combine Cheeses with Beef: Stir diced Parmesan cheese and cubed cheddar cheese into the hot cooked beef until the cheese melts completely and is well combined, creating a gooey, flavorful filling.
  3. Prepare Dough and Fill: Flatten each biscuit dough piece into a disc. Scoop a generous amount of the beef and cheese filling into the center of each flattened biscuit. Fold up the edges to seal the filling tightly inside, reshaping into a ball to prevent leaks.
  4. Arrange and Brush: Place each sealed cheeseburger bomb on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Brush the tops with melted butter to enhance browning and add garlic-butter flavor.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
  6. Cool and Garnish: Allow the bombs to cool slightly after baking to set the cheese filling. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for a fresh, vibrant finish, then serve warm.

Pro Tip: Chill the assembled, sealed bombs in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before baking to prevent cheese from leaking out and keep the centers gooey.

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor, add crumbled bacon into the cheese mixture.
  • Mix caramelized onions into the beef for added sweetness and depth.
  • Diced pickles can be added for an authentic tangy cheeseburger taste.
  • Sprinkle smoked paprika into the melted butter before brushing for extra aroma and color.
  • Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can be incorporated into the beef or used as garnish.
  • Chilling the assembled bombs helps keep them sealed and prevents leaks during baking.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian