Description
Pillsbury biscuit garlic butter cheese bombs deliver explosive flavor in every bite. Melted cheese and aromatic garlic create irresistible comfort that draws you straight to the kitchen for a quick, delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounces/454 grams) container of refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 4 ounces/113 grams mozzarella cheese (soft, shredded or diced string cheese)
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch of salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons/60 milliliters melted butter (half a stick)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 375°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or applying a light grease coating.
- Gently unroll the refrigerated biscuit dough and delicately stretch each round to create a wider, flatter surface approximately 3 inches in diameter.
- Position a single chunk of mozzarella precisely in the center of each dough circle, ensuring complete coverage and preventing potential cheese leakage.
- Carefully envelope the cheese by pulling the biscuit dough edges upward, meticulously pinching and sealing the perimeter to create a compact, spherical parcel.
- Arrange the formed cheese bombs with their sealed side facing downward on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Craft a flavor-enhancing mixture by whisking melted butter with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a subtle salt sprinkle until thoroughly combined.
- Generously brush the exterior of each bomb with the aromatic butter blend, ensuring comprehensive and even coverage.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown transformation and molten cheese interior.
- Allow the bombs to rest momentarily after removing from the oven, then serve while warm, optionally accompanied by a complementary dipping sauce.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose low-moisture mozzarella for the best melting texture and to prevent excess liquid inside the bombs.
- Seal Technique Prevents Leaks: Pinch biscuit edges tightly and roll gently between palms to create a perfect seal, stopping cheese from oozing out during baking.
- Customize Flavor Variations: Experiment with different cheese types like cheddar, pepper jack, or add herbs like chives or parsley to elevate the taste profile.
- Dietary Modifications: For gluten-free options, use gluten-free biscuit dough, and swap regular butter with plant-based alternatives for dairy-free versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg