These quick and easy cheese bombs are a must-try for cheese lovers craving Italian flavors.
With gooey mozzarella cheese wrapped in fluffy, garlic-infused biscuit dough, these bite-sized treats are simply irresistible.
Best of all, they’re super simple to make!
Serve them with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch your friends and family reach for more.
Why You’ll Love These Quick and Easy Cheese Bombs
Time-Saver: With pre-made biscuit dough and simple ingredients, these cheese bombs come together quickly for last-minute entertaining.
Versatile Serving Options: Serve them as a snack, a side dish, or an appetizer for game nights and parties. Their versatility makes them suitable for various occasions.
Irresistible: Gooey mozzarella cheese, soft biscuits, and a buttery garlic herb coating create a deliciously savory treat. I guarantee it will be a hit with both kids and adults.
Customizable Recipe: Add extra garlic, sprinkle them with extra Parmesan, or experiment with different cheeses and herbs.
Ingredients
- Buttermilk Refrigerated Biscuit Dough: These flaky, buttery rolls are the foundation of our cheesy creation. Use Grands! for the best taste and texture.
- Mozzarella String Cheese: The stretchy, melty heart of our cheese bombs. You can, of course, use any melty cheese you like, but I love how easy this makes the recipe.
- Butter: Melted it to golden perfection and infused it with garlic and herbs, it’s like a flavorful bath for our dough balls.
- Garlic: Minced garlic adds savory depth to the buttery coating.
- Fresh Parsley: Chopped and vibrant, bringing freshness and color to the party.
- Salt: A pinch of this essential seasoning elevates all the flavors, making each bite sing.
- Dried Italian Seasoning: This aromatic blend transports your taste buds to the sun-kissed hills of Italy.
- Parmesan Cheese (optional): A sprinkling of umami goodness to really make them pop!
How to Make Cheese Bombs
Soft and fluffy with plenty of garlic butter, these quick and easy cheese bombs are guaranteed to please at your next party or potluck.
And you can have a batch ready in just 20 minutes!
1. PREP: Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. MELT: Warm the butter, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt over low heat. Set aside to cool.
3. SHAPE: Cut each biscuit in half and press or roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut the string cheese and add to the biscuit dough. Wrap the dough around the cheese and pinch to seal.
4. BAKE: Brush the tops with garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan, if using. Then bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
5. SERVE: Brush with more garlic butter and serve warm with marinara sauce.
Tips For the Best Cheese Bombs
With just a few simple ingredients and a quick trip to the oven, you’ll have a batch of these delectable treats ready to devour.
And whether you serve them as an appetizer for game night or an after-school snack, nobody will stop at just one.
Check out these tips, then get baking!
- Choose the best dough. Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Biscuits work best for this recipe due to their flaky layers and buttery flavor. But if you have a favorite, feel free to use that.
- How to seal: Pinch the edges of the dough tightly to seal the cheese inside. If needed, use a small amount of water to make it stick. Place the bombs seam-side down on the baking sheet to prevent leakage.
- A good baking tip. Use a light-colored baking sheet to keep the bottoms from burning. Bake until the tops are golden brown.
- Variations. Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss. Or add tasty extras like jalapeño slices, bacon bits, or pepperoni slices.
- Dipping sauces. Serve with warm marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or extra garlic butter.
How to Store
These babies are my new go-to for any occasion that calls for a tasty, cheesy treat!
Unfortunately, they don’t seem to last very long in my house…
If you happen to have leftovers, here’s what to do:
To Store: Place cooled cheese bombs in an airtight container lined with paper towels. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: Arrange cooled cheese bombs on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
To Reheat: Warm cheese bombs in a preheated 350°Fahrenheit oven for 5-7 minutes. Or microwave them for 15-20 seconds, but note that the texture may become slightly chewy.
More Cheesy Snacks to Try
Cheese Blintzes
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Copycat Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread
Nacho Cheese Sauce
Quick and Easy Cheese Bombs
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kcalSoft and fluffy with plenty of garlic butter, these quick and easy cheese bombs are guaranteed to please at your next party or potluck!
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
pinch salt
1 (8 count) can buttermilk refrigerated biscuit dough
4 sticks mozzarella string cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, optional
marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°Fahrenheit (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine the butter, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt. Warm over medium heat, stirring frequently, just until the butter melts. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Open the can of biscuit dough and separate the rounds. Cut each biscuit in half and gently press or roll the dough to approximately 1/4-inch thickness, aiming for a rounded shape.
- Cut each string cheese stick into 8 pieces each. Then, place 2 pieces onto each biscuit round and fold the edges of the dough over the cheese. Pinch to seal the seams and place on the baking sheet, seam side down, with 2 inches between each.
- Brush the tops of the dough balls with the garlic butter. If using, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, then bake for 8-10 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with additional garlic butter before serving.
- Serve warm with the remaining garlic butter and marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- Variations. Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss. Or add tasty extras like jalapeño slices, bacon bits, or pepperoni slices.
- The calories listed are an estimate based on 2 cheese bombs per person
