Description
Delectable bacon cheeseburger bombs combine ground beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheese in a golden-brown pastry shell. Irresistible appetizers promise to satisfy hungry guests with their savory, handheld comfort that delivers classic burger flavors in one perfect bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) lean ground beef (85/15 recommended)
- 4 slices (4 oz) thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 16-oz tube refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely diced, approx 3/4 cup)
- 2 dill pickles (approx 1/2 cup, finely chopped)
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsps yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Ketchup (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for the bacon cheeseburger bombs.
- Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Remove bacon, retain 2 tablespoons of fat, and finely chop the cooled strips.
- Utilize the bacon fat to sauté diced onions until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring to prevent burning.
- Increase skillet heat to medium-high, introduce ground beef, and season with salt and pepper. Break meat into small crumbles, cooking until fully browned and no pink remains, approximately 5-6 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Flatten biscuit dough rounds into 4-inch circles. Center each round with beef mixture, chopped pickles, mustard, cheddar cheese, and bacon pieces.
- Carefully gather and pinch dough edges to seal completely, forming compact spherical shapes with no filling exposed.
- Position bombs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining 2-inch spacing between each.
- Brush bomb surfaces thoroughly with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the exterior turns golden brown and dough is fully cooked.
- Rest bombs for 5 minutes before serving. Offer ketchup as an optional dipping sauce to complement the rich flavors.
Notes
- Ensure bacon is crispy and crumbled finely for maximum flavor distribution throughout the beef mixture.
- Reserve bacon fat for extra richness and depth in the meat’s seasoning, enhancing overall taste profile.
- Seal dough edges completely to prevent filling from leaking during baking, creating perfect bomb-shaped parcels.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg