Cheese Bombs Recipe

Cheese Bombs Recipe | Marcela Valladolid

• Level: Simple
• Makes: 18 cheese bombs
• Nutrition Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 of 18
  Calories: 370
  Total Fat: 27g
  Saturated Fat: 14g
  Carbohydrates: 13g
  Dietary Fiber: 1g
  Sugar: 2g
  Protein: 20g
  Cholesterol: 83mg
  Sodium: 706mg
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Hands-On Time: 15 minutes

IngredientsFor The Dough and Egg Wash:

• Three cans (4.5 ounces each) refrigerated biscuits (6 in every can)
• All-purpose flour, for dusting your surface
• 1 large egg, beaten with 2 tablespoons milk

Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Filling:

• 18 fresh basil leaves
• 8 sun-dried tomatoes, finely minced
• 18 mozzarella balls (1-inch each)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Cheddar, Bacon & Onion Filling:

• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/2 cup caramelized onions
• 18 Cheddar cheese cubes (1 inch each)

Nacho Style Filling:

• 1 cup prepared taco meat
• 1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapenos
• 18 cubes processed cheese (Velveeta or similar, 1-inch each)

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1. Prepare the dough and egg wash: Preheat your oven to 400F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Get ready to create melty, irresistible cheese bombs that'll steal the show at any gathering!
2. Flatten the biscuits: Separate each biscuit and gently press and stretch it into a flat circle on a lightly floured surface. Choose your favorite filling below and let the flavor adventure begin.
3. Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Filling: Place one basil leaf, about 1 teaspoon minced sun-dried tomatoes, and a mozzarella ball in the center of each dough circle for a fresh, Italian-inspired burst.
4. Cheddar, Bacon & Onion Filling: Add 1 teaspoon crumbled bacon, 1 teaspoon caramelized onions, and a Cheddar cube to each for smoky, savory comfort in every bite.
5. Nacho Style Filling: Spoon 2 teaspoons taco meat, 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeos, and a processed cheese cube into each for a spicy, fiesta-ready treat.
6. Form and bake: Brush edges with egg wash, then pull dough up around the filling to form a compact ballpinch closed, fold points under, and roll smooth. Place on baking sheets, brush tops with egg wash, and sprinkle garlic powder over the mozzarella version. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest 5 minutesfillings are lava-hot! Serve these crowd-pleasing bombs warm and watch them disappear.