Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs Recipe
These garlic parmesan cheeseburger bombs are packed with juicy, seasoned beef, gooey melted cheese, and wrapped in golden, flaky dough that bakes up perfectly crisp on the outside and tender inside.
Yield : 8
Ingredients
For the Bombs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup caramelized onions
- 2 tbsp steak sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup smoked gouda cubed
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cubed
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles or jalapeños optional
- 1/4 cup fresh chives or parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Dough & Coating
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough or biscuit dough or homemade garlic knots dough
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning optional
- Flaky salt for finishing
Equipment
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling Slowly cook the onions in a skillet over medium heat for about 10 mins until they are soft, deeply browned, and caramelized, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Then add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.Stir in the steak sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, herbs, mustard, and pickles (if using). Let the mixture cool slightly, then add the cheese and mix until well combined.
- Preheat Oven & Shape the dough Open the can of biscuit dough and separate it into individual biscuits. Flatten each biscuit into a circle using your hands or a rolling pin. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Stuff the Bombs Add a spoonful of the filling at the center of the dough, fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges tightly to seal.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter In a small saucepan , melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in 3 cloves of minced fresh garlic and allow it to infuse for a minute or two to release garlic’s aroma and flavor before brushing the mixture onto the bombs.
- Coat the Bombs Brush each bomb generously with garlic butter. In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and a teaspoon everything bagel seasoning (optional). Roll each buttered bomb in the panko-parmesan mixture. pressing lightly to adhere.
- Cook the Bombs Place bombs with the sealed edges facing down seam-side down on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 - 18 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Finish and Serve Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces. off the parchment paper to prevent tearing. Brush with remaining garlic butter and sprinkle parsley.
Recipe Notes
➤ Caramelize onions slowly (about 10 minutes) before adding beef to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning.
➤ Drain excess fat after browning beef to avoid soggy dough and greasy filling.
➤ Season the beef well with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional Worcestershire or steak sauce for savory depth.
