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🍔🧄🧀💣 Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs – The Ultimate Gooey, Bite-Sized Dinner Explosion!

Imagine everything you love about a juicy cheeseburger — melty cheese, seasoned beef, buttery buns, and garlic — all tucked into one irresistible, golden, pull-apart bite. 🤤✨ That’s exactly what you get with these Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs! Each fluffy biscuit or dough ball is stuffed with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and brushed with garlicky butter before baking to golden perfection. They’re perfect for game day, parties, family dinners, or quick snacks, and you only need one pan to make them. With their cheesy centers and buttery, garlicky coating, these little bombs of flavor will disappear as fast as you can bake them! 🍔🧄💣
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes
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Ingredients
  

For the Filling:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ small onion finely diced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
For the Dough:
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough 8-count or pizza dough cut into squares
  • For the Garlic Parmesan Butter:
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
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Equipment

  • Baking sheet or oven-safe skillet
  • Parchment paper
  • Frying pan
  • Small bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

Prepare the Beef Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned and cooked through (about 6–7 minutes).
Drain excess fat.
  1. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Once cooled, stir in shredded cheese.
  4. Assemble the Cheeseburger Bombs
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Flatten each biscuit round (or dough piece) into a small circle.
  7. Add 1–2 tablespoons of the beef mixture to the center of each.
  8. Pinch the edges tightly to seal and form a ball.
Prepare the Garlic Butter
  1. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
Brush & Bake
  1. Place sealed-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Brush each bomb with garlic Parmesan butter.
  3. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffy.
Serve & Enjoy
  1. Brush with any remaining garlic butter right after baking.
  2. Serve warm with ketchup, burger sauce, or garlic aioli for dipping. 🍔💛

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Freeze baked bombs up to 2 months.
Reheating: Warm in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5–6 minutes for best texture.
🥄 Variations
Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs: Add cooked crumbled bacon to the filling. 🥓
Spicy Kick: Mix in diced jalapeños or add a drizzle of Sriracha to the beef. 🌶️
BBQ Version: Stir 2 Tbsp BBQ sauce into the beef mixture for a smoky flavor.
Stuffed Pizza Bombs: Replace beef with pepperoni and mozzarella. 🍕
Cheesy Explosion: Add a cube of cheese in the center for an extra melty surprise. 🧀
❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use pizza dough instead of biscuits?
Yes! It works just as well — just adjust bake time by a few minutes.
Can I make them in an air fryer?
Absolutely — air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes until golden.
Can I use ground turkey or chicken instead?
Yes, any ground meat works beautifully with this recipe.
Can I make them ahead of time?
You can assemble ahead, refrigerate, then bake right before serving.
How do I keep them from opening while baking?
Pinch the dough firmly and place seam-side down.
Can I add sauce inside?
Yes! A small spoonful of burger sauce or ketchup inside adds flavor.
Can I make mini versions for appetizers?
Definitely — just use smaller dough pieces and bake for less time.
Can I make them vegetarian?
Use a meatless crumble or sautéed mushrooms with cheese.
What’s the best cheese to use?
Cheddar or mozzarella melt beautifully, but pepper jack adds spice!
Can I double the recipe?
Yes — perfect for parties or game-day spreads.
🏁 Conclusion
These Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs are everything you love about a classic cheeseburger — but in soft, buttery, handheld form. 🧄🧀✨
They’re cheesy, juicy, garlicky, and perfectly golden — a true comfort food explosion that’s easy to make and even easier to devour. Whether served as a weeknight dinner, party appetizer, or game-day snack, these little bombs will be gone in seconds! 💣🍔💛