These Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs make the ultimate appetizer or side dish. With flaky, buttery Pillsbury biscuit dough stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, then brushed with melted garlic butter, these cheesy bites are really something, and they will be a huge & probably the biggest hit! They come together quickly, making them great for parties, game days, or just a fun snack.

Ingredients:

Option 1 (1 container (16oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
Using refrigerated biscuit dough makes these biscuit bombs a breeze to put together, and yields a buttery, flaky base.
4 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded or diced string cheese)
The mozzarella cheese melts perfectlyy in the biscuit, delivering a ooey, gooey center. You can buy shredded mozzarella or use diced string cheese for easy stuffing.
4 tbsp butter, melted (half a stick)
Melted butter contributes to a golden-brown crust and carries the flavor of the garlic and Italian seasoning.
1 tsp garlic powder
Garlic powder—kinda unnecessary, maybe, but it adds a great savory, aromatic flavor that works well with the cheese and a buttery crust.
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Italian seasoning, a mix of herbs such as oregano, basil and thyme, adds a faint herbal flavor to counter the richness of the cheese and butter.
Pinch of salt
A tiny pinch of salt brightens the flavors and balances the butter and cheese.

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Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

This recipe makes 25 pieces In a bowl, combine the flour and like a pinch of salt, then mix in the butter.

Step 2: Make the Biscuit Dough

Begin with refrigerated biscuit dough; open the container and pull apart the 8 biscuits.
Press down on each biscuit with your fingers just a little so that there’s room to fill them.

Step 3: Add the Cheese

If using string cheese, cut it into small chunks (otherwise, cut the mozzarella cheese into 8 equal pieces).
Put a piece of cheese on top of each flattened biscuit.

Step 4: Fold and Seal

Fold the edges of the biscuit dough around the cheese, pinching the dough to fully enclose the cheese inside. Be sure to seal it tightly so the cheese doesn’t ooze out during baking.
Form the sealed biscuit into a ball, smooth and round, and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Prepare the garlic butter.
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt.
Spread the garlic butter mixture liberally over the tops of the cheese-filled biscuit.

Step 6: Bake the Cheese Bombs

Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.

Step 7: Serve

After baking, take the breads out of the oven and brush on whatever garlic butter you have left to give the breads even more flavor!
Serve warm and enjoy the gooey cheese center with your favorite dipping sauce like marinara or ranch.

Serving and Storage Tips:

How to Serve Them: Serve these garlic butter cheese bombs as an easy snack, or to accompany a main meal. They are tasty dipped in marinara or a creamy garlic sauce.
Storage: Any leftovers should be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To serve, heat in the oven or the microwave.

Helpful Notes:

Sealing the Biscuits Well: This trick is a must: make sure that you pinch the edges of the biscuits securely so the cheese doesn’t leak out as they bake.
Cheese: Mozzarella is classic for a stretchier interior, but consider cheddar, provolone or even pepper jack if you want to add some spice.
Additional Topping: For extra flavor, sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese before you put them in the oven.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs:

Chef Giada De Laurentiis: “Garlic butter brushed on hot bread will never be right; it’s flavor that takes it from okay to wow. “Be free with your brush strokes!
Chef Bobby Flay: “To get an extra crispy texture, bake the cheese bombs on a preheated pizza stone.”

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1: Could I use another kind of biscuit dough?

A1: Yes, any brand of refrigerated biscuit dough can be used or you could even use crescent roll dough for a lighter, flakier texture.

Q2: Can I prepare these cheese bombs in advance?

A2: Yes! The biscuits can be prepared, and stuffed, in advance and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. Brush with garlic butter before baking.

Q3: What should I dip these cheese bombs in?

A3: Marinara, ranch, garlic butter and spicy sriracha mayo are all good dipping options.

Q4: Are cheese bombs freezable?

A4: You can freeze unbaked cheese bombs and then bake straight from frozen, adding a few minutes to the bake time.

Q5: Anything I can add for flavor?

A5: Try a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, chopped herbs, or grated Parmesan cheese mixed into the garlic butter for even more flavor.

Q6: Can I use homemade biscuit dough for this recipe?

A6: Yes, homemade biscuit dough is great for this recipe. Just make sure you roll it thin enough so it folds around the cheese.

Q7: How do I keep cheese from leaking out?

A7: Make sure you seal the edges well, and roll it into a smooth ball so there are no holes where the cheese can leak out.

Q8: Can I do a double batch?

A8: Yes, just double the ingredients if you want to make more cheese bombs. You might have to bake them in batches.

Q9: Can I use garlic bread seasoning instead of garlic powder?

A9: Yes! Garlic bread seasoning is something that packs some extra punch, plus it’s a nice change from regular garlic powder.

Q10: What’s the way to reheat the cheese bombs?

A10: Heat the cheese bombs in a 350-degree-Fahrenheit (175-degree-Celsius) oven for roughly 5 minutes, or until warmed throughout. You can also microwave them for a couple of seconds, but they will lose some of their crispiness.

These Pillsbury Biscuit Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs are one of those really easy, delicious treats that should please anyone. With their cheesy center and buttery garlic topping, they are guaranteed to be a go-to recipe for you that can be served for any occasion!