(These buttery, cheesy, garlic-filled bites are the perfect appetizer or snack. Soft, pillowy dough wrapped around melted cheese and garlic butter—what’s not to love?)
Servings: 12-15 cheese bombs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (flaky or regular, your choice)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or your favorite melty cheese)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (optional, but highly recommended for flavor)
For the Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon garlic powder if you’re feeling lazy)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more, depending on your saltiness level preference)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup later.
- Prepare the Dough:
- Open the can of biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into four pieces—this is where the magic happens!
- Take each piece of dough and flatten it out a bit with your fingers to make room for the cheese.
- Place a small amount of shredded mozzarella in the center of each piece (about 1 tablespoon or so), then pinch the dough around the cheese to form a little ball. Seal the edges tightly so the cheese doesn’t escape while baking (we’re not trying to make a mess, people).
- Make the Garlic Butter:
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix in the minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until it’s all mixed up and smelling amazing (and it will!).
- Coat the Cheese Bombs:
- Dip each cheese-filled dough ball into the garlic butter mixture, making sure it’s fully coated in that buttery goodness. Arrange the coated cheese bombs onto your prepared baking sheet. You can place them close together for a pull-apart bread effect, or a little spaced out if you prefer.
- Bake:
- Pop the tray into the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the cheese bombs are golden brown and puffed up. Your kitchen will smell like a garlic bread dream, so be prepared.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once they’re baked, remove the cheese bombs from the oven and let them cool for a minute (or not, if you’re hungry). You can drizzle any leftover garlic butter over the top for an extra oomph of flavor.
- Serve warm, and watch them disappear faster than you can say “cheese!”
Do’s and Don’ts
DO:
- Experiment with different cheeses! Mozzarella is classic, but try cheddar, provolone, or even a bit of Parmesan for an extra twist.
- Serve with marinara sauce on the side for a fun dipping experience.
DON’T:
- Skip the garlic butter—this is where the magic happens. You’ve got cheese and buttery dough, but garlic butter is the real star.
- Overfill the dough with cheese, or you’ll have a melted cheese explosion on your hands (not a bad thing, but messy).
Pro Tips:
- If you want a more sophisticated flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a spicy kick.
- These can be made ahead! Prepare the dough balls and store them in the fridge or freezer, then bake them fresh when you’re ready for cheesy goodness.
These Homemade Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs are like a warm, cheesy hug in every bite. With gooey melted cheese wrapped in pillowy dough and drenched in garlic butter, they’ll be the hit of any gathering or just a fantastic treat for yourself. 🧀🧄✨
