Cheesy Garlic Butter Bombs: The Perfect Snack or Side
Cheesy Garlic Butter Bombs are soft, golden, and packed with gooey melted cheese, making them the perfect snack, side, or appetizer. Infused with garlic butter and customizable fillings like turkey bacon or chicken ham, they are irresistible for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 22
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 16 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 3 tbsp butter, softened (for garlic butter)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Make the dough: Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and melted butter. Stir until dough forms.
- Knead: Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Prepare garlic butter: Mix softened butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Set aside.
- Shape dough balls: Punch down dough, divide into 12–16 pieces, flatten each into a circle.
- Fill with cheese: Add shredded cheese to the center, fold edges over, and seal into smooth balls.
- Second rise: Arrange on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush with garlic butter: Coat tops and sides of each dough ball.
- Bake: Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Brush again with garlic butter and cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional fillings: cooked turkey bacon, chicken ham, or herbs.
Can refrigerate for 24 hours or freeze unbaked for future use.
Avoid overly wet fillings to prevent soggy dough.