Description

Cheeseburger Bombs are a savory, bite-sized appetizer featuring a juicy ground beef and bacon mixture seasoned with onion, garlic, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, stuffed inside flaky biscuit dough and baked until golden. Topped with melted butter and optional sesame seeds, these flavorful bombs capture the essence of a classic cheeseburger in an irresistible handheld snack perfect for parties or game day.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat & Filling

4 slices bacon, sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces
1 pound ground beef
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons ketchup (plus more for serving)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 dill pickles, finely chopped

Dough & Toppings

16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough (Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle Butter Tastin’, 1 (8-count) tube)
1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Sesame seeds, optional for topping

For Serving

Yellow mustard, optional for dipping
Extra ketchup for dipping

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until they are crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the pan and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess grease.
Sauté Beef & Onion: In the same skillet, add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until the beef is fully cooked and the onion becomes translucent, about 7-10 minutes.
Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant. Drain any excess grease from the skillet to avoid sogginess in the filling.
Mix Filling: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chopped dill pickles, and the cooked bacon pieces until fully combined.
Prepare Biscuit Dough: Meanwhile, roll each biscuit dough piece out on a lightly floured surface until approximately ¼ inch thick to create enough surface area for wrapping.
Assemble Bombs: Divide the beef mixture evenly among the rolled-out biscuit pieces. Add some shredded cheddar cheese on top of the filling. Pinch the edges of each biscuit up and around the filling, sealing it completely to form a ball with the seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Brush the tops of the biscuit balls with melted butter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Serve: Let the cheeseburger bombs cool slightly before serving. Offer ketchup and yellow mustard on the side for dipping to enhance the cheeseburger flavor experience.

Notes

For best results, ensure that the biscuit dough is rolled out thin enough to wrap fully around the filling without bursting during baking.
You can swap cheddar cheese for your favorite meltable cheese such as American or pepper jack for variation.
If you prefer less grease, drain excess fat thoroughly from the cooked ground beef mixture before assembling.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
These cheeseburger bombs are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking, Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cheeseburger bomb
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 580 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg

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