Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs

There’s just something so satisfying about food you can eat with your hands. Especially when it’s warm, cheesy, buttery, and packed with savory flavor. That’s exactly what you get with Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs — bite-sized, golden, and completely irresistible.

I first made these on a whim during a Sunday game day at home. We’d run out of burger buns, but I still had a pound of ground beef and a tube of biscuit dough in the fridge (because let’s be honest, those biscuits come to the rescue more often than we admit). I threw together a quick beef and cheese filling, wrapped it in dough, brushed on some garlic butter, and popped them in the oven. The result? Gone in 15 minutes flat.

These little flavor bombs have become a game day staple, and once you try them, you’ll see why. They’re the perfect mix of comfort food and convenience — and honestly, they’re just fun to make and eat. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking for a snack-worthy dinner, these cheeseburger bombs deliver every time.

Let’s get into how easy they are to make!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s everything you’ll need to get started. Chances are, you already have most of this in your kitchen:

• 1 pound ground beef

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• 1 tablespoon ketchup

• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

You can totally make this your own by adding cooked bacon bits, sautéed onions, or even chopped pickles to the filling — anything that gives you that classic cheeseburger flavor with a twist.

STEPS: Prepping and Starting the Filling

Let’s start building the flavor from the inside out.

Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This helps the bombs cook evenly and makes cleanup a breeze.

Step 2: Cook the Beef Mixture
In a medium skillet over medium heat, add your ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook everything down until the beef is nicely browned and fully cooked. Be sure to drain off any excess fat — we don’t want soggy bombs.

Step 3: Add the Sauce
Once the beef is cooked, stir in the ketchup and yellow mustard. These two ingredients give you that classic cheeseburger tang and help hold everything together. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool slightly — just enough so it doesn’t immediately melt the cheese.

Step 4: Mix in the Cheese
When the meat mixture has cooled just a bit, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. This step is important because you want the cheese to stay in the bombs — not melt away into the pan. You can use sharp cheddar for extra bite, or mix in a little mozzarella if you want a super gooey center.

STEPS: Assembling the Bombs

Now comes the fun part — wrapping everything up into delicious, bite-sized bundles.

Step 5: Flatten and Fill the Dough
Take your refrigerated biscuit or pizza dough, and separate each piece. Flatten each one into a rough circle, about 3 inches wide. This doesn’t have to be perfect — just make sure it’s big enough to hold a spoonful of filling.

Step 6: Add the Beef and Seal
Scoop a spoonful of the cheesy beef mixture into the center of each dough circle. Then, pull the edges of the dough up and over the filling, pinching them together tightly to seal. You want to form a neat ball — no cracks or gaps, or the cheese might escape during baking.

Step 7: Arrange on the Pan
Place each bomb seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave a little space between each one so they cook evenly and get that beautiful golden color all around.

Alright, now that we’ve got our cheeseburger bombs prepped and loaded with all that beefy, cheesy goodness, it’s time to give them the golden, garlicky finish that takes these little bites completely over the top.

The garlic butter and Parmesan topping is honestly what makes this recipe so addictive. You’ve already got the savory meat and melty cheese happening inside — now we’re going to give the outside a rich, buttery flavor with just the right amount of crunch from the Parmesan. Trust me, once you brush on this topping, you’ll understand why these are a crowd favorite every single time.

Let’s finish these up and get them baked to perfection.

STEPS: Garlic Butter Topping and Baking

Step 8: Make the Garlic Butter Mixture
In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of melted butter with 2 minced garlic cloves. Give it a good stir to blend the flavors. If you like things extra garlicky (like we do), feel free to add another clove.

Step 9: Brush the Dough Balls
Using a pastry brush or spoon, generously coat each dough ball with the garlic butter mixture. Don’t be shy here — the butter helps give the bombs that beautiful golden color and lets the Parmesan stick.

Step 10: Sprinkle with Parmesan
Right after brushing with butter, sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese. This adds a salty, nutty layer that pairs so perfectly with the cheesy beef inside. You can also add a little cracked black pepper or a pinch of Italian seasoning if you want to go bold.

Step 11: Bake to Golden Perfection
Place the baking sheet in your preheated 375°F oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the bombs are a deep golden brown and cooked through. You’ll notice the tops start to bubble slightly from the garlic butter — that’s your cue that they’re almost ready.

Step 12: Optional Final Brush + Garnish
Once the bombs are out of the oven, you can brush them one more time with any leftover garlic butter for an extra hit of flavor. Then sprinkle with a little chopped parsley if you’re feeling fancy — it adds a nice pop of color and a fresh finish.

Let them cool just slightly before serving — they’ll still be warm and gooey inside, but not so hot that the filling burns your mouth.

Serving Suggestions + Make-Ahead Tips

These Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs are seriously versatile. Here’s how you can make the most of them:

• Serve with dipping sauces: These are incredible with a little burger sauce, ranch, spicy ketchup, or even a creamy garlic dip. Just set a few bowls out and watch them disappear.

• Perfect for parties or game nights: You can easily double the batch if you’re feeding a crowd. They reheat really well in the oven or air fryer, so don’t stress if you make extra.

• Kid-friendly and lunchbox-approved: These are great for little hands. You can even make them a bit smaller by cutting the biscuit dough in half before filling.

Quick Tips for the Best Cheeseburger Bombs Every Time

1. Don’t overfill
It’s tempting to load up each dough round with a ton of filling, but resist! If you overstuff, they may pop open in the oven. A heaping tablespoon of filling is plenty.

2. Seal them well
Make sure you pinch the seams of the dough tightly. If you’re using pizza dough, dampen the edges slightly with water to help it seal better.

3. Let the beef cool before adding cheese
If your beef mixture is too hot, the cheese will melt right away and make the filling runny. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before mixing in the shredded cheese.

4. Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
This keeps the bombs from sticking and makes cleanup super easy. Plus, it helps them bake evenly.

5. Customize to taste
Don’t be afraid to add your favorite burger toppings to the filling. Chopped pickles, cooked bacon, caramelized onions, or even a dash of hot sauce all work beautifully.