Imagine biting into a warm, golden-brown dough ball that oozes with melted mozzarella and bursts with garlic-herb flavor. These Easy Cheesy Garlic Bombs are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the comfort of pizza dough with the indulgence of gooey cheese and aromatic garlic butter. Perfect for parties, game nights, or simply satisfying your comfort food cravings!
Ingredients
- Metric: 1 pizza dough, 12 mozzarella cheese cubes, 60g butter, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, 1 egg, grated Parmesan (optional), salt and pepper
- US: 1 pizza dough, 12 mozzarella cheese cubes, 4 tablespoons butter, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, 1 egg, grated Parmesan (optional), salt and pepper
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
1. Prepare the Cheese Bombs
- Lightly flour a clean work surface
- Roll out pizza dough into a flat rectangle
- Cut the dough into 12 equal squares
- Place one mozzarella cheese cube in the center of each square
- Carefully wrap the dough around each cheese cube
- Gently roll and pinch the edges to create smooth, sealed balls
- Ensure no cheese is exposed to prevent leaking during baking
2. Create Flavorful Garlic Butter
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat
- Finely mince garlic cloves
- Chop fresh parsley
- Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to melted butter
- Stir to combine and infuse flavors
3. Baking the Garlic Bombs
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Arrange cheese bombs seam-side down
- Brush each bomb with beaten egg for golden shine
- Drizzle prepared garlic butter over the bombs
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese if desired
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffy
- After removing from oven, brush with remaining garlic butter
Cooking Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yields: 12 garlic bombs
Nutritional Information (Approximate per bomb)
- Calories: 120-150
- Protein: 4-5g
- Carbohydrates: 10-12g
- Fat: 7-9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
Pro Tips for Perfect Garlic Bombs
- Use cold mozzarella cubes to prevent premature melting
- Ensure dough is completely sealed to prevent cheese leakage
- For extra flavor, add dried oregano or Italian seasoning to garlic butter
- Serve immediately while cheese is hot and melty
Variations and Serving Suggestions
- Add pepperoni inside for a meat lover’s version
- Experiment with different cheese types like cheddar or provolone
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping
- Great as appetizer, side dish, or game-day snack
Why These Garlic Bombs are a Crowd Pleaser
These Cheesy Garlic Bombs combine the universal loves of cheese, garlic, and bread into one irresistible package. The crispy exterior, soft interior, and molten cheese center make them impossible to resist. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a quick comfort food fix, these bombs are sure to be a hit!
Pro Tip: Make extra – they disappear quickly! 🧀🔥