These Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs are a quick and easy way to enjoy a warm, cheesy, and garlicky treat. Perfect for serving as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, these cheese-filled bites are wrapped in a flaky biscuit dough and brushed with rich garlic butter. They’re a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Table of Contents
- Ingredients
- Instructions
- Cooking Notes
- Variations
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Conclusion
Ingredients
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese (cut into 8 equal cubes)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Biscuit Dough
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate the refrigerated biscuit dough into 8 individual biscuits.
- Flatten each biscuit into a 4-inch round circle.
Step 2: Fill with Cheese
- Place one cube of mozzarella cheese in the center of each biscuit dough round.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the cheese, pinching tightly to seal. Roll the dough into a ball to fully encase the cheese.
- Place the filled dough balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, dried oregano, and salt until well combined.
Step 4: Bake the Cheese Bombs
- Brush the tops of the cheese bombs with half of the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese bombs are golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the remaining garlic butter mixture.
Step 5: Serve
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish, perfect for dipping in marinara sauce or enjoying on their own.
Cooking Notes
- Sealing the Dough: Make sure to pinch the seams tightly to prevent the cheese from leaking out during baking.
- Butter Brush: Brushing the garlic butter both before and after baking adds extra flavor and makes these cheese bombs irresistibly buttery.
- Cheese Choice: Mozzarella works well because it melts smoothly, but you can also use cheddar, Gouda, or even a mix of cheeses for a different flavor.
