Description
These Cheeseburger Bombs with Garlic Parmesan are bite-sized pockets of seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and classic cheeseburger flavors wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Brushed with a garlic Parmesan butter topping and baked to a golden crisp, they make the perfect flavorful snack or party appetizer that’s both satisfying and customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef (quality with some fat content for juiciness)
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
Cheese
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into chunks or slices
Dough and Topping
- 1 package Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough (or your favorite dough)
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease, then add finely diced onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in a spoonful of ketchup and mustard to capture the classic cheeseburger flavor. Let the mixture cool slightly before using it to fill the dough.
- Assemble the Bombs: Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface and separate it into individual triangles. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture on the wider end of each triangle, then top with a chunk or slice of sharp cheddar cheese. Carefully roll the dough around the filling, tucking in the ends securely to fully enclose and prevent leakage during baking.
- Add the Garlic Parmesan Topping: Melt the butter and combine it with freshly minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese. Brush this mixture generously over each rolled bomb to create a flavorful, garlicky, and cheesy crust.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Arrange the stuffed bombs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Chill the beef filling before assembling to prevent the dough from becoming soggy.
- Seal the edges of the dough tightly to avoid cheese oozing out during baking.
- Using fresh garlic for the butter brush provides a more vibrant flavor than garlic powder alone.
- Sharp cheddar cheese melts better and offers richer flavor than mild cheddar.
- Do not overbake; the ideal texture is golden and slightly soft dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheeseburger bomb
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: cheeseburger bombs, garlic parmesan, party snack, appetizer, bite-sized, ground beef, crescent roll dough
