Gooey, garlicky, bite-size burger bliss
These Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs are the ultimate cozy comfort-food snack—crispy on the outside, juicy and cheesy on the inside, and brushed with the most irresistible garlic-butter topping. They come together quickly, making them perfect for game days, family nights, holiday appetizers, or an easy weeknight dinner your whole crowd will love. With seasoned beef, melty cheese, and a soft pillowy dough, every bite tastes like a mini cheeseburger wrapped in garlic-parmesan heaven. 🍔🧄✨ If you love fun, handheld recipes that feel indulgent but are super simple, these burger bombs will be your new go-to favorite.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 12 bombs
📝 Ingredients
For the filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced pickles (optional)
For assembling:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8–12 pieces)
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Garlic Parmesan Topping:
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
- Wooden spoon or spatula
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Cook the beef: Add ground beef and onion to a skillet. Cook 5–7 minutes until browned, breaking into small crumbles.
- Season: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add cheese: Once warm (not hot), stir in cheddar and optional pickles. 😋
- Fill the dough: Flatten each biscuit. Add a spoonful of the meat mixture to the center and pinch edges tightly to seal into a ball.
- Egg wash: Place seam-side down on a baking sheet and brush each bomb with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Garlic parmesan finish: Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and Parmesan. Brush generously over hot bombs and sprinkle parsley. ✨
- Serve: Enjoy warm with ketchup, ranch, or burger sauce!
💡 Pro Tips
- Extra crispy: Bake on a preheated cast iron skillet.
- Make ahead: Prep bombs and refrigerate up to 12 hours before baking.
- Cheese options: Try mozzarella, pepper jack, or a cheddar blend.
- Dipping idea: Mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice for quick “burger sauce.”