Cheesy Cheeseburger Bombs (Printable version)
Biscuit-wrapped beef balls filled with cheddar and mozzarella, baked until golden and sprinkled with sesame.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Cheese
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 8 small cubes mozzarella cheese (about 3/4 inch each)
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 small onion, finely diced
05 - 1 small pickle, finely chopped (optional)
→ Dough
06 - 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1 tablespoon ketchup
08 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
09 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For Topping
13 - 1 large egg, beaten
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté until beef is browned, breaking up meat as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
03 - Stir ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped pickles into the beef mixture. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
04 - Flatten each biscuit into a round. Place 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture and 1/2 tablespoon shredded cheddar in the center. Add a mozzarella cube on top.
05 - Wrap the dough around the filling, pinching edges to seal tightly and form a ball. Place each ball seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
07 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and biscuits are fully cooked.
08 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve with your preferred dipping sauces.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The melty cheese stuffed inside truly takes each bite over the top—it's like finding the best part of a cheeseburger tucked into soft, golden dough.
- It's fun to make and even more fun to eat, which is why these bombs have turned into my go-to for game nights and casual gatherings.
02 -
- Sealing the dough well is crucial—any gaps and the cheese will escape in the oven, leaving you with empty pockets.
- I discovered that using slightly chilled mozzarella cubes makes stuffing and shaping the bombs so much less messy.
03 -
- Don't overfill the biscuits or they'll burst—less is more, even when cheese is tempting.
- Egg wash right before baking for the crispiest golden finish.