Ground beef: adds classic cheeseburger flavor Choose 80 or 85 percent lean for juicy filling
Salt pepper garlic powder onion powder: deliver that burger seasoning hit Use fresh ground pepper for best taste
Worcestershire sauce: boosts umami and rich taste Look for original Lea and Perrins if possible
Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese: creamy melty goodness Always shred it yourself for better melt
Optional bacon pickles or caramelized onions: add fun flavor twists Crisp up the bacon or caramelize onions fully for sweetest taste
Refrigerated biscuit or pizza dough: super easy shortcut Chilled dough handles best and gives perfect texture
Butter: brings richness essential for the golden finish Go for real butter not margarine for best results
Minced garlic or garlic powder: amps up the savory topping Fresh garlic gives boldest punch
Parmesan cheese: for a salty nutty finish freshly grated always packs the most flavor
Fresh parsley: makes the tops pretty and bright Newly chopped herbs add fresh bite right before serving
Instructions
Prepare the Burger Filling:
Brown your ground beef in a heavy skillet over medium heat Use a potato masher to break up any clumps and cook until no pink remains Drain off excess fat This step ensures the burger filling is flavorful not greasy Season generously while the beef is hot with salt pepper garlic powder onion powder and Worcestershire sauce Stir well to coat every bit of meat Let this cool to room temperature before adding your cheese
Stuff the Bombs:
Divide your chilled biscuit or pizza dough into 8 to 12 rough rounds Flatten each one to a 4 inch circle with your hands or a rolling pin Working one at a time add 1 or 2 tablespoons of the cooled meat and cheese mixture into the center Pinch the dough edges over the top and seal well Roll gently between your palms to make a sealed smooth ball so the cheesy filling stays inside
Arrange on Baking Tray:
Place each stuffed dough ball seam side down onto a parchment lined sheet pan Leave two fingers space between each for even browning Mix the melted butter with minced garlic then paint it generously over each bomb Top them with a shower of grated Parmesan
Bake to Golden Perfection:
Heat your oven to 375F Slide the tray in and bake for 15 to 18 minutes The dough should be deep golden with bubbling cheese showing through Cool on the tray for a few minutes before moving
Finish with Garlic Butter:
While still warm brush again with extra melted garlic butter for shine and extra flavor Sprinkle on the fresh parsley Serve hot for the best cheese pull and maximum flavor Try a creamy ranch or spicy mayo for dipping
A plate of meatballs with cheese on top, ready to be cooked.
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You Must Know
Great for making ahead and freezing
Packed with protein and calcium
Customizable based on your favorite burger fixings
Sometimes I add lots of caramelized onion because my dad is an onion lover and these always turn out extra savory The butter garlic topping is my personal favorite part and watching the kids sneak the extra cheesy ones is always a highlight
