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
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