Description
These Cheesy Garlic Butter Bombs are an easy, pull-apart snack featuring gooey mozzarella cheese wrapped in soft biscuit dough and brushed with garlicky butter. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or as a comforting appetizer, they’re quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (or homemade dough)
- 16 small cubes mozzarella cheese (about 1/2-inch each, or your favorite melty cheese)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for topping)
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, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Open the biscuit dough and separate into 8 biscuits. Cut each in half to make 16 pieces. Flatten each piece into a 3-inch circle.
- Place a cheese cube in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough around the cheese, pinching the seams tightly to seal. Roll gently into balls.
- Arrange the sealed bombs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Brush each bomb generously with the garlic butter mixture, reserving some for after baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately brush with remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
Seal the dough tightly around the cheese to prevent leaks. For extra flavor, let the garlic sit in melted butter for 10 minutes before brushing. Customize with different cheeses, herbs, or add-ins like bacon or jalapeños. These can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with appropriate substitutions. Air fryer method: cook at 350°F for 7-9 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Protein: 4
Keywords: cheesy garlic butter bombs, pull apart snack, easy appetizer, mozzarella bombs, garlic bread bites, party snack, game day food