Description
These Melty Baked Cheese Bombs are a delicious, easy-to-make snack or appetizer featuring gooey melted cheese wrapped in golden, buttery baked dough. Perfect for sharing, they can be customized with optional fillings like seasoned ground beef or sautéed mushrooms, then brushed with garlic herb butter for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Cheese
- 1 can (8 count) refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded or cubed mozzarella cheese (cheddar, provolone, or gouda also work)
Optional Filling
- 1/2 cup cooked seasoned ground beef or sautéed mushrooms (optional)
Seasoning and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough Discs: Flatten each biscuit or pizza dough piece into approximately 3-inch discs using your hands or a rolling pin for even thickness.
- Add Cheese and Filling: Place a cube or spoonful of your shredded mozzarella cheese in the center of each dough disc. Add the optional cooked seasoned ground beef or sautéed mushrooms if desired for extra flavor.
- Seal Dough Balls: Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch tightly to seal, ensuring no filling escapes. Place each sealed dough ball seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder and dried Italian herbs. Brush this flavorful mixture over the tops of each dough ball evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese bombs are golden brown, puffed, and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Optionally, brush once more with melted butter after baking, sprinkle chopped parsley on top for a fresh finish, and serve warm for the best melty cheese experience.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with other cheeses like cheddar, provolone, or gouda depending on your preference.
- For a vegetarian option, use sautéed mushrooms or exclude the optional filling entirely.
- Make sure to seal the dough tightly to avoid cheese leakage during baking.
- Serve warm immediately for the best gooey melt.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
