Cheesy Cheeseburger Bombs (Printable)

Biscuit-wrapped beef balls oozing cheddar and mozzarella, baked golden and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound ground beef

→ Cheese

02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 8 small cubes mozzarella cheese, approximately 3/4 inch each

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 small onion, finely diced
05 - 1 small pickle, finely chopped (optional)

→ Dough

06 - 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough, 8 biscuits

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 1 tablespoon ketchup
08 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
09 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ For Topping

13 - 1 large egg, beaten
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add the ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned, then drain any excess fat.
03 - Mix in the ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped pickles. Remove from heat and allow the beef mixture to cool slightly.
04 - Flatten each biscuit round. Place 1 tablespoon of the beef filling and 1/2 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese in the center, then top with a mozzarella cube.
05 - Fold the dough around the filling, pinching to seal and form a ball. Position seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush each assembled bomb with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
07 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown and baked through.
08 - Allow to rest a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your choice of dipping sauces.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cheese really does ooze out in the most dramatic, satisfying way when you bite in
  • You can make them ahead and bake off fresh so your house smells like burger night even on busy days
02 -
  • If you under-seal the edges, the cheese will spill all over the tray instead of staying inside—pinch, then pinch again.
  • Waiting five minutes before biting in means you’ll get gooey cheese, not molten lava burns—hard-won knowledge!
03 -
  • If you like a super-crisp bottom, heat your baking sheet in the oven before adding the bombs.
  • Sprinkling a little extra salt on top right out of the oven wakes up all the flavors.

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