If you love juicy bacon cheeseburgers but crave something fun, portable, and utterly irresistible, these Garlic Parmesan Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs are about to blow your mind! Imagine all the flavors of a classic burger — juicy beef, melty cheese, crispy bacon, and garlic butter — wrapped inside a golden, fluffy biscuit brushed with a Parmesan garlic glaze.
They’re perfect for game day, parties, family dinners, or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing comfort food that disappears in seconds. Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these cheeseburger bombs are everything you love about burgers — but even better!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Irresistibly delicious – juicy beef, bacon, cheese, and garlic butter in every bite
✅ Easy and fast – made with biscuit dough or pizza dough for simplicity
✅ Perfect for parties – ideal finger food for gatherings and potlucks
✅ Kid-approved – everyone loves these cheesy handheld treats
✅ Freezer-friendly – make ahead and bake when needed!
🍔 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cheeseburger Filling:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cubed cheese for gooey centers)
For the Dough:
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (or pizza dough)
- Flour, for dusting
For the Garlic Parmesan Butter:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh chopped parsley for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Beef Filling
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in the crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese. Let the mixture cool slightly — this helps the cheese stay inside the bombs instead of leaking out.
Step 2: Prep the Dough
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly flour your work surface and flatten each biscuit or dough ball into a 4-inch circle.
Step 3: Assemble the Cheeseburger Bombs
Spoon about 1–2 tablespoons of the beef mixture into the center of each dough circle.
Fold the edges of the dough up and around the filling, pinching to seal completely.
Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 4: Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley.
Brush each dough ball generously with the garlic butter mixture.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for a deliciously crispy crust.
Step 5: Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the bombs are golden brown and puffed up.
Remove from the oven and brush with a little extra garlic butter if desired.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces such as:
- Ranch dressing
- Spicy ketchup
- Garlic aioli
- BBQ sauce
These make the perfect party snack, appetizer, or even a fun family dinner paired with fries or a salad!
🧀 Tips for the Best Cheeseburger Bombs
💡 Seal the dough tightly to prevent cheese leakage during baking.
💡 Cool the filling slightly before wrapping — hot filling can tear the dough.
💡 Use different cheeses like mozzarella, pepper jack, or Swiss for variety.
💡 Make them ahead! Assemble the bombs and refrigerate until ready to bake.
💡 Air Fryer Option: Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through for extra crispiness.
🥓 Variations You’ll Love
🍄 Mushroom Swiss Cheeseburger Bombs
Add sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese for a gourmet twist.
🌶️ Spicy Jalapeño Cheeseburger Bombs
Mix chopped jalapeños into the beef filling and top with pepper jack cheese.
🧄 Bacon Ranch Cheeseburger Bombs
Stir in a tablespoon of ranch dressing into the beef mixture for a creamy kick.
🍕 Pizza Bombs
Swap the filling for pizza sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella — kid favorite!
🍽 What to Serve With Garlic Parmesan Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs
These bombs pair perfectly with sides and dips like:
🍟 Crispy fries or tater tots
🥗 Simple garden salad
🥒 Pickles or coleslaw
🥤 Root beer, soda, or iced tea
Or serve them as an appetizer alongside wings, nachos, or sliders for a complete game-day spread!
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked bombs for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen.
- Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes or air fryer for 5 minutes until heated through.
💛 Final Thoughts
These Garlic Parmesan Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs are everything you could ever want in a comfort food — cheesy, garlicky, buttery, and packed with smoky bacon flavor. Every bite bursts with juicy burger goodness wrapped in golden, buttery dough.
They’re the kind of snack that turns ordinary nights into unforgettable ones — perfect for parties, game days, or family dinners. Serve them hot, fresh, and oozing with cheese, and watch everyone come back for seconds (and thirds!). 🍔🧄🧀
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🍔 Garlic Parmesan Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs – The Ultimate Bite-Sized Comfort Food
Ingredients
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (plus extra for topping)
• ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs (or crushed buttery crackers)
• Optional: 1 tbsp ketchup or mustard (for filling)
• Cooking spray or oil (for baking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, crumbled bacon, ¼ cup cheddar, garlic, 2 tbsp Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix gently—don’t overwork.
- Shape into 12 small balls (about 2 inches wide). Flatten slightly to form patties.
- Place a small cube of cheese (and a dab of ketchup/mustard if using) in the center of half the patties. Top with remaining patties and seal edges tightly to form balls.
- Roll each ball in remaining Parmesan for a golden crust.
- Place on the baking sheet and lightly spray with oil.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until browned and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Let rest 5 minutes. Serve hot with toothpicks—great with ranch or BBQ dipping sauce!
✨ Perfect for:
• Game day appetizers
• Holiday snack trays
• Mini burgers with a twist
💡 Make ahead: Assemble unbaked bombs and freeze. Bake from frozen (+3–5 mins).
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 20 mins , Cook Time : 25 mins , Total Time : 45 mins , Servings : 12 bombs , Calories : 180 per bomb , Net Carbs: 5g , Fats: 12g , Protein: 14g