Description
Cheesy garlic bliss bombs elevate comfort food with their irresistible blend of melted cheese and savory garlic. Crispy on the outside and gooey inside, these delightful bites promise a flavor explosion that will transport your taste buds to culinary paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein and Cheese:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, diced
Dough and Base:
- 1 can (16.3 ounces) biscuit dough (Pillsbury Grands)
Seasonings and Finishing:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Create a savory beef mixture by browning ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into fine crumbles. Drain excess fat and incorporate minced garlic, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until aromatic. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Gently flatten each biscuit dough into a thin 4-inch circular shape. Position a small portion of the cooled beef mixture at the center of each dough circle.
- Add a single cube of cheddar cheese and a small fragment of Parmesan directly onto the beef filling.
- Carefully encase the filling by folding the dough edges, meticulously pinching and sealing to prevent leakage. Softly roll into compact spherical shapes.
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Arrange the prepared bombs with sealed side facing downward on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Generously brush each bomb with melted butter and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for enhanced flavor profile.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, monitoring until the bombs transform into a golden-brown, puffy texture.
- Remove from oven and allow brief cooling. Serve alongside preferred dipping sauces like marinara, ranch, or BBQ for an elevated culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize the beef filling by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein option.
- Ensure biscuit dough is cold when working with it to prevent sticking and make sealing easier.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne to the beef mixture for a subtle kick of heat that complements the cheesy interior.
- Create a make-ahead strategy by assembling the bombs and freezing them uncooked, then baking directly from frozen with an extra 5-7 minutes of cooking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 574 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg