Description
Buttery, garlicky, and oozing with cheese, these easy Pillsbury Biscuit Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs are the ultimate cheesy appetizer. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for parties, game days, or whenever you crave a quick, crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury Grand Biscuits (original or buttermilk style)
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 cubes
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, cut into cubes (optional)
- 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1–2 tsp dried parsley)
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (for topping, optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter. Stir in minced garlic, chopped parsley, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Open the can of biscuits and separate into 8 rounds. For smaller bombs, cut each biscuit in half to make 16 pieces.
- Flatten each biscuit round to about 1/4-inch thick. Place a cube of mozzarella (and cheddar, if using) in the center.
- Fold the dough edges up and around the cheese, pinching to seal tightly. Roll into a smooth ball.
- Place the stuffed balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Brush each ball generously with the garlic butter mixture. Reserve a little butter for after baking if desired.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan over the tops.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed. Start checking at 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and brush with any remaining garlic butter. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with marinara, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Pinch the seams tightly to prevent cheese leaks. For a crispier bottom, bake directly on a greased pan. You can prep ahead and refrigerate unbaked bombs for up to 4 hours. Use different cheeses or add-ins like pepperoni for variations. Let cool slightly before serving to avoid burns from hot cheese.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese bomb
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 340
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 5
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