Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs

The Ultimate Gooey, Cheesy, Savory Explosion in Every Bite

Introduction

When comfort food meets creativity, you get a dish like Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs. These delectable dough-wrapped bombs are bursting with cheesy, beefy goodness, coated in garlicky, buttery parmesan crust. Think of them as a hybrid between a cheeseburger, garlic knot, and savory pastry—all in one irresistible bite.

Perfect for parties, game day snacks, weeknight dinners, or late-night cravings, these bombs are portable, dippable, and crowd-pleasing. In this in-depth guide, we’ll walk you through how to make them from scratch (or using shortcuts), tips to perfect them, creative fillings, and more.

Ingredients

For the Cheeseburger Filling:

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 500g (1.1 lbs) ground beef (80/20 preferred)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, but adds flavor)

• 1/2 cup ketchup or BBQ sauce (optional, for flavoring)

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or chili flakes (optional for heat)

• 200g (7 oz) shredded cheddar cheese or cheese cubes (like American, mozzarella, or gouda)

For the Dough (Option 1 – Homemade):

• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

• 1 tsp sugar

• 3/4 cup warm water (around 43°C or 110°F)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp olive oil

OR For the Dough (Option 2 – Shortcut):

• 1 can (about 340g) refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough

For the Garlic Parmesan Coating:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried)

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

• Optional: red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning

Tools You’ll Need

• Large skillet

• Mixing bowls

• Baking tray or muffin tin

• Parchment paper or silicone mat

• Pastry brush

• Oven or air fryer

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