🧀 Baked Cheese Bombs (Makes ~16 bombs)
🛒 Ingredients:
Dough (easy shortcut option):
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1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands), or
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Homemade dough (see below)
Filling:
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~16 cubes of mozzarella or cheddar cheese (about ¾-inch cubes)
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Optional: small pepperoni slices, cooked bacon bits, or jalapeños
Topping:
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp dried Italian herbs or parsley
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Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for topping
🥣 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Prep the dough:
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If using biscuit dough, separate it into pieces (each biscuit can be halved for smaller bombs).
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If using homemade dough, divide into 16 equal pieces.
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Stuff with cheese:
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Flatten each dough piece into a disc.
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Place a cube of cheese (and optional fillings) in the center.
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Pinch the edges together tightly to seal and roll into a ball.
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Place on baking sheet, seam side down, spaced slightly apart.
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Brush with butter mixture:
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Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and herbs.
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Brush generously over the tops of each bomb.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and puffy.
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Optional finish:
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While hot, brush again with butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
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Serve warm – best enjoyed fresh while the cheese is melty.
🍞 Optional Homemade Dough Recipe:
If you prefer not to use store-bought dough, here’s a quick dough:
Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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¾ tsp salt
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¾ cup milk
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2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
Mix together until a soft dough forms, then proceed as above.
🔁 Variations:
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Spicy: Add a small slice of jalapeño inside.
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Pizza bombs: Add a bit of marinara and pepperoni with the cheese.
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Sweet version: Use cream cheese and Nutella or jam, skip garlic butter.
Want me to convert this into a make-ahead or freezer-friendly version?
