Description
Savory garlic herb cheese bombs explode with irresistible flavor, delivering Mediterranean-inspired comfort directly from your kitchen. Melted cheese nestled in golden, buttery pastry creates an unforgettable appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounces / 454 grams) can refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
- 8–10 mozzarella cheese cubes (about ½-inch each)
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting, optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or dried)
Coating Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by setting the temperature to 375°F (190°C), ensuring an evenly heated cooking environment.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for the cheese bombs.
- Take refrigerated biscuit dough and gently separate each piece, working on a clean, flat surface.
- Carefully stretch each dough piece into a small circular shape, creating a thin and even round.
- Place a cube of cold cream cheese directly in the center of each dough circle, positioning it strategically.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and finely chopped fresh herbs over the cream cheese, distributing flavors evenly.
- Carefully fold the dough edges over the cheese and herbs, pinching and sealing the edges to create a complete seal.
- Roll each sealed dough ball between your palms to create a smooth, uniform sphere with no visible openings.
- Arrange the formed cheese bombs on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Brush the exterior of each bomb with melted butter, ensuring a golden and glossy finish.
- Dust the tops with additional herbs and a light sprinkle of garlic powder for enhanced flavor profile.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the bombs turn a rich, golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cheese bombs rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to cool slightly.
- Serve warm, revealing the molten cheese and aromatic herb center when pulled apart.
Notes
- Choose soft, spreadable cream cheese for the easiest filling and smoothest texture.
- Work with cold dough from the refrigerator to prevent sticks and ensure clean cheese stuffing.
- Add extra herbs like fresh thyme or rosemary for a more complex flavor profile beyond the basic recipe.
- Brush the tops with melted garlic butter right after baking to intensify the aromatic herb notes and create a glistening, golden surface that looks restaurant-worthy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg