Description
These mouthwatering garlic parmesan cheese bombs deliver an irresistible explosion of flavor from Italian culinary traditions. Crispy exterior and melted cheese center make these appetizers an instant crowd-pleaser you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 454 grams / 16 oz refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
- 8–10 mozzarella cheese cubes (1.27 cm / 0.5 inches each)
- 2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp flour (for dusting, optional)
- 3 tbsps butter, melted
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C), creating an ideal baking environment for cheesy delicacies.
- Surface Setup: Line baking sheet with parchment paper and dust work surface with flour for seamless dough handling.
- Dough Transformation: Separate biscuits and gently flatten each into a wider circular shape, creating a perfect canvas for cheese pouches.
- Cheese Encapsulation: Center a mozzarella cube on each dough round, carefully folding and pinching edges to create a secure, leak-proof seal with the cheese nestled inside.
- Baking Process: Arrange cheese bombs seam-side down on prepared baking sheet, then bake for 12-15 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Flavor Enhancement: While baking, whisk together melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and Parmesan to create a robust coating.
- Final Touches: Immediately after removing from oven, generously brush bombs with seasoned butter mixture and sprinkle with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
- Serving Suggestion: Present piping hot with marinara sauce, inviting an irresistible dipping experience that complements the crispy, cheese-filled pouches.
Notes
- Seal Edges Carefully: Press dough edges firmly to prevent cheese from oozing out during baking, ensuring a perfect cheese-filled pouch.
- Room Temperature Matters: Let biscuit dough sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before preparing, making it easier to manipulate and flatten.
- Cheese Selection Flexibility: Swap mozzarella with cheddar, pepper jack, or gouda for different flavor profiles and exciting taste variations.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Use gluten-free biscuit dough and ensure all seasonings are certified gluten-free to make the recipe suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg