Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs
Quick and delicious Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs filled with juicy beef and melted cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner or game day snacking.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20) Can use leaner beef or ground turkey.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For the bombs
- 12 dinner rolls dinner-roll size biscuit dough rounds (refrigerated) Store-brand works well.
- 6 slices American cheese, cut into quarters Cheddar, Colby Jack, or mozzarella can be used.
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped Dried parsley can be used if fresh is unavailable.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley to make the garlic butter.
Assembly
- Flatten each biscuit dough round into a 3-inch circle.
- Place a teaspoon of beef mixture in the center, top with one cheese quarter, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Gather the edges of the dough and pinch to seal, forming a smooth ball. Place seam-side down on the prepared sheet.
- Brush each bomb generously with garlic-butter mixture.
Baking
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown and puffed, brushing again with reserved garlic butter.
- Let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
These can be made ahead and frozen. Reheat in air fryer for best results.