What is a garlic cheese bomb?

A garlic cheese bomb is a small baked roll made from biscuit or pizza dough that is wrapped tightly around a cube of mozzarella cheese, baked until golden, and then brushed with garlic butter and herbs. The inside becomes a pocket of melted, stretchy cheese while the outside is soft and golden. They are typically served as an appetizer or snack, often alongside marinara sauce for dipping.

What kind of cheese is best for cheese bombs?

Block mozzarella is the best choice for garlic cheese bombs because it melts smoothly, stretches well, and has a low enough moisture content to stay inside the dough without creating a watery pocket. Cut it into even 1-inch cubes for consistent results. String cheese cut into thirds is a great shortcut that gives you the same melt and pull with zero measuring required.

Can I use any cheese?

You can use most semi-hard or semi-soft cheeses with good results. Cheddar gives a sharper flavor, pepper jack adds heat, and a combination of mozzarella and cream cheese produces an extra rich, creamy filling. Avoid fresh mozzarella (too wet) and very hard aged cheeses like Parmesan on their own (they do not melt into that stretchy, gooey texture that makes these so satisfying).

What is the filling inside a cheese bomb?

The classic filling is a cube of mozzarella cheese, sometimes paired with a dollop of pesto, a slice of pepperoni, or a small spoonful of cream cheese for extra richness. The filling is intentionally simple so that the garlic butter on the outside and the stretchy melted cheese inside can take center stage. Optional ranch seasoning in the butter adds a savory, tangy note that ties everything together. ---

Garlic Cheese Bombs Ready in 20 Minutes

Name: Garlic Cheese Bombs: Gooey, Buttery, and Ready in 20 Minutes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 standard biscuits); 8 oz block mozzarella cheese (cut into 8 one-inch cubes); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted); 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced finely); 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix (optional); Marinara sauce (optional, for dipping)

Description

Garlic cheese bombs are small baked rolls made from canned biscuit dough wrapped around cubes of mozzarella cheese, then brushed with garlic herb butter right out of the oven. They come together in 20 minutes and are perfect as an appetizer, game day snack, or side dish. Serve them warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

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For the bombs:

1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 standard biscuits)

8 oz block mozzarella cheese (cut into 8 one-inch cubes)

For the garlic butter:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced finely)

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix (optional)

For serving:

Marinara sauce (optional, for dipping)

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Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bomb
Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 28 mg