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Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs

Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs

Soft baked dough stuffed with juicy seasoned beef and melted cheese, topped with a buttery garlic-Parmesan glaze — a pull-apart twist on the classic cheeseburger.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450g ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp mustard optional
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or refrigerated pizza dough about 8 pieces
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Season the beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in the ketchup and mustard, if using, and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and let cool before assembling the bombs. Once cooled, mix in the shredded cheese.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper or grease it. Divide the biscuit or pizza dough into small pieces and roll each into a circle about 4 inches across.
  4. Spoon a generous amount of the beef and cheese filling into the center of each dough circle, being careful not to overfill. Fold the edges up and around the filling, pinching to seal into a ball. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking tray.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic. Brush generously over the tops of the dough balls, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan and a bit of parsley.
  6. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through, with a crisp, glossy top. Let cool slightly before serving, as the filling stays very hot.

Notes

Chill the filling before assembling — it's less messy to work with and helps prevent the dough from tearing.
Seal the dough tightly around the filling to avoid cheese leaking out during baking.
Space the bombs apart on the tray so they bake evenly instead of steaming.
Use a good melting cheese, since it significantly improves texture and flavor.