Description
Cheeseburger Bombs with Garlic Parmesan are savory, bite-sized snacks featuring juicy, seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in a crispy golden dough shell, topped with buttery garlic and freshly grated parmesan for an irresistible explosion of bold flavors. Perfectly portable and quick to make, these bombs are great for parties, snacks, or comfort food at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
Dough & Topping
- 1 package pizza dough or biscuit dough (about 1 lb)
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp minced garlic or additional garlic powder
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain excess fat, then stir in finely chopped onions, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, and fold in shredded cheddar cheese.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick, preparing it for cutting into even squares.
- Assemble the Bombs: Place a generous spoonful of the beef and cheese mixture in the center of each dough square. Fold the edges up and pinch tightly to seal all sides completely, ensuring no filling leaks during baking.
- Add Garlic Parmesan Topping: Brush each dough pocket with melted butter mixed with minced garlic or garlic powder. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese liberally on top for a flavorful golden crust.
- Bake Them to Perfection: Arrange the bombs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until the dough is cooked through, puffed, and nicely browned.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the dough squares to prevent bursting during baking.
- Seal edges thoroughly by pinching or crimping to lock in the filling.
- Use sharp cheddar for optimal melting and flavor.
- Let formed bombs rest for 5 minutes before baking to help maintain their shape.
- Brush generously with garlic butter and parmesan for best crust and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg