Description
Cheeseburger Bombs are a savory and fun twist on a classic cheeseburger, featuring seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, pickles, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in flaky biscuit dough and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a party appetizer or a crowd-pleasing snack, these bite-sized bombs deliver all the flavors of a cheeseburger in a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Filling
- 4 slices bacon, sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (plus more for serving)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dill pickles, finely chopped
Dough and Cheese
- 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough (Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle Butter Tastin’, 1 (8-count) tube)
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings and Finish
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
- Yellow mustard (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until they are crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the skillet and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- Prepare Beef Mixture: Add the ground beef and chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the beef with a spoon until it is fully cooked through and the onion has become translucent, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add the minced garlic last and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Drain any excess grease from the mixture.
- Flavor the Filling: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chopped dill pickles, and the cooked bacon pieces, mixing everything evenly to combine the flavors.
- Form the Bombs: While the beef mixture cools slightly, roll each biscuit dough piece out on a clean surface until approximately ¼ inch thick. Divide the beef filling and shredded cheddar cheese evenly among the rolled biscuits. Pinch the edges together tightly to form a sealed ball that encloses the filling completely. Place each ball seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare for Baking: Brush the tops of the biscuit balls with melted unsalted butter, then sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. This adds flavor and a golden finish to the bombs.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through and have turned a beautiful golden brown color.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve the cheeseburger bombs warm with ketchup and yellow mustard on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite type of cheese like mozzarella or pepper jack for a different flavor profile.
- Make sure to seal the biscuit dough edges tightly to prevent any filling from leaking during baking.
- For an extra crispy topping, you can brush the bombs with an egg wash before sprinkling sesame seeds.
- These can also be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving to save time.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a toaster oven to maintain crispiness.
