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Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs are bite-sized, stuffed dough balls loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and classic burger toppings. They’re baked until golden and finished with a buttery garlic-parmesan topping. Think of them as the ultimate handheld burger experience!
⏱️ Prep Time
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Prep Ingredients | 15 minutes |
| Cook Filling | 10 minutes |
| Assembly | 15 minutes |
| Bake Time | 15–18 minutes |
| Total Time | 45–50 mins |
🍳 Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry brush
- Rolling pin (optional)
- Parchment paper (recommended)
🧂 Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard (optional)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or cubed cheddar cheese (or American cheese)
For the Dough:
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands) or pizza dough
For Garlic Parmesan Topping:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
🧾 Ingredient Notes
- Cheese: Use melty cheese like cheddar, mozzarella, American, or a combo.
- Meat: Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles work too.
- Dough: Biscuits are quick and easy, but pizza dough gives a chewier bite.
- Add-ins: Add pickles or chopped cooked bacon inside for extra flavor.
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Cook the Beef Filling:
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain excess grease.
- Add chopped onions (if using), cook until soft (2–3 mins).
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Remove from heat. Let cool slightly. Mix in cheese.
- Prepare the Dough:
- Flatten each biscuit or dough piece into a 4–5 inch circle using your hands or a rolling pin.
- Assemble the Bombs:
- Place 1–2 tablespoons of the beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- Fold dough around the filling and pinch edges to seal.
- Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Bake in preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make Garlic Parmesan Topping:
- Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley (if using).
- Brush baked bombs with garlic butter.
- Sprinkle Parmesan on top while still hot.
- Serve:
- Serve warm with dipping sauces like ketchup, burger sauce, ranch, or garlic aioli.
📊 Nutrition Facts (per bomb, assuming 8 bombs)
Approximate values:
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Sugar: 2g
(Nutrition varies based on ingredients and dough type.)
💡 Tips
- Don’t overfill or the bombs may burst during baking.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving—filling will be hot.
- Great for freezing: Bake, cool, then freeze. Reheat in oven or air fryer.
- For crispier bottoms, bake on a pizza stone or preheated baking sheet.
🔄 Variations
- Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs: Add chopped cooked bacon to the beef mixture.
- Spicy Version: Add jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, or hot sauce.
- Pickle Bombs: Add a slice of dill pickle in the center with the meat and cheese.
- Breakfast Bombs: Swap beef for sausage and use scrambled eggs and cheese.
