When you are in need of a dish that would give the warm comfort that a cheeseburger offers as well as the delicious pull-apart texture of baked bread, then you should make these Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs. Outside, it is coated with golden, inside is juicy and cheesy and topped with that buttery garlic-parmesan topping this type of food is best enjoyed by the family during dinner, during a game or during the casual occasion.
The difference in cheeseburger bombs is that it takes a common and well known meal and turns it into a pleasant and lunching/dining experience. Instead of using the standard bun, the burger stuffing is rolled into soft dough, thus creating a bite-sized piece that is full of flavor. The bombs are designed to release experienced beef and melted cheese, thus knowing that it will satisfy everyone who will have it.
The recipe is easy to follow and can be used by beginners, but the end product is that of what one would order in a restaurant in terms of presentation as well as taste. To prepare these delicious garlic-parmesan cheese-bombed cheeseburgers at home, the following sections give all the information needed.
Why You’ll Love These Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs
It is the ultimate in comfort food, warm bread, savory beef and molten cheese come together in a glorious symphony. They are best served in parties, with every bomb being a perfect size that can be served as a snack or a cake. They can be modified, with options of cheese, seasoning or dough. The process is very easy, the ingredients are common and easy to follow the steps thus making it accessible to any level cook. Whether it is cooking to friends, family or to oneself, this dish presents a lot of flavor with little effort.
Ingredients:
For Cheeseburger Filling
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or a mixture of both)
For the Dough
- 1 refrigerated biscuit dough or refrigerated pizza dough (approximately 8 pieces)
In case of Garlic Parmesan Topping
- 4 tbs. unsalted butter, melted.
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1 – Prepare the Filling
Start by heating a skillet using medium heat. Add the beef and cook stirring it apart with a spoon until it is all brown. Drain any excess grease. Salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder season the beef. Add the ketchup and mustard (when needed). Bake an additional minute and take off the heat. Give the mixture time to cool down and construct the bombs. When cold stir in the shredded cheese.
Step 2 – Prepare the Dough
Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper or with greased paper. Divide the biscuit dough in small pieces. In case one uses pizza dough, then divide it into equal parts. One by one, roll the pieces into circles approximately 4 inches in size.
Step 3 -Prepar the Cheeseburger Bombs.
Spoon the beef and cheese mix into the middle of each circle of the dough in a generous amount. Be careful not to overfill. Take the edges of the dough and fold them round the filler and pinch the dough closed in a ball. Roll all the balls on the baking tray prepared with the seam side down.
Step 4 – Prepare Garlic Parmesan Butter.
Melted butter that is mixed with minced garlic in a small bowl. Wipe this mixture liberally on the tops of the dough balls. Grated parmesan cheese should be sprinkled over each of them, and a little sprinkle of parsley may be used.
Step 5 – Bake
Put the tray in the already heated oven and bake it 15-20 minutes or until the bombs are golden brown and cooked. The tops ought to be polished, crisp and pale brown. Take out of the oven and allow them to cool off a little just to be served since the filling will be very hot.
Serving Suggestions:
Garlic Parmesan cheeseburger bombs can be used in the most various ways. You can serve them, or you can accompany them with simple dishes like:
- A fresh green salad
- Fries or potato wedges which have been baked in the oven.
- A bowl of tomato soup to have dipped.
- They also go well with dipping sauces like ketchup, burger sauce or garlic mayo served as sides.
Perfect Cheeseburger Bombs tips:
Chilling the filling: A cooled mixture is less messy to work with and creates an issue of the dough tearing.
Seal Well: The dough should be sealed tightly in order to avoid leakage of cheese.
Please do not overcrowd the pan: Space in between each bomb to allow even baking.
Select good cheese: Melted cheese significantly increases the texture and taste.
Variations to Try:
Cheeseburger bombs: Place cooked and crumbled bacon in the filling.
Spices: Add a pinch of chili flakes or a small amount of hot sauce.
Alternatives to cheese: It is good with pepper jack, Swiss or a smoky cheese combination.
Herb twist: Italian seasoning or dried oregano can be added to the butter top.
These options can enable you to make the recipe suitable to your taste without changing the general procedure.
Final Thoughts
Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs have all the attributes that should be included in a comfort-food dish: coziness, cheese, salty taste, and great satisfaction. They make a known favorite something new and interesting to consume. It is easy to prepare with the use of simple ingredients and simple steps making it appropriate both to first-time cookers and professional home cooks.
Cooking these cheeseburger bombs whether it is a celebration meal or just to quench a desire to taste something substantial, these cheeseburger bombs will definitely be remembered as a repeat dish. When you crack one of them and see the melted cheese oozing, you will understand the reasons, why this meal is so addictive.
Happy Cooking!