Buttery Garlic Cheese Bombs Recipe
Buttery Garlic Cheese Bombs are deliciously golden, gooey bites featuring melted cheese encased in soft biscuit dough, brushed with flavorful garlic butter and fresh parsley. Perfect as a savory appetizer or snack, these cheese bombs are easy to make and irresistibly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 8 cheese bombs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheese Bombs
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 8 small cubes mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Garlic Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.
- Prepare the Biscuits: Open the can of biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Gently flatten each biscuit slightly with your fingers into a small disc shape to make wrapping the cheese easier.
- Add the Cheese: Place one small cube of mozzarella or cheddar cheese in the center of each biscuit disc. Fold the dough over the cheese, pinching the edges tightly to seal it completely. Roll each sealed biscuit into a smooth ball to prevent leakage during baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sealed cheese bombs seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave some space between each to allow expansion as they bake.
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley if you choose to use it. Mix well to evenly distribute the garlic flavor.
- Brush with Garlic Butter: Generously brush each cheese bomb with the garlic butter mixture using a pastry brush. Reserve a small amount of the mixture to apply after baking to enhance flavor.
- Bake: Bake the cheese bombs in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they puff up and turn golden brown. The exterior should be crispy while the cheese inside melts to a gooey perfection.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the cheese bombs from the oven. Brush with the remaining garlic butter to add an extra buttery, garlicky finish. Serve warm and enjoy the rich, cheesy bites.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use cheese made without animal rennet.
- You can substitute garlic powder if fresh garlic is not available.
- Chill the cheese bombs for 10 minutes before baking to help maintain shape.
- Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping to add a tangy contrast.
- Make sure the cheese cubes are small enough to fit comfortably inside the biscuit dough.
Keywords: Cheese bombs, garlic butter, appetizer, snack, baked cheese biscuits, mozzarella, cheddar, easy recipe
