Ah, now we’re talking next-level indulgence—a Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bomb is basically a soft, fluffy bread or dough stuffed with gooey cheese and drenched in garlicky butter. Here’s a recipe that will give you melty, pull-apart perfection:
Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs
Ingredients (makes ~8–10 bombs):
For the dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (7 g) instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F / 45°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the filling:
- 1–1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or mix with cheddar)
- Optional: cooked bacon bits, pepperoni, or herbs
For the garlic butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Make the dough:
- In a large bowl, mix yeast, warm water, and sugar. Let it sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Prepare garlic butter:
- Mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Assemble the cheese bombs:
- Punch down the dough and divide into 8–10 equal pieces.
- Flatten each piece into a small circle.
- Place a generous amount of cheese in the center (add extras like bacon if desired).
- Pinch the edges to seal the cheese completely inside.
- Bake:
- Place bombs on a lined baking sheet, seam side down.
- Brush tops with half the garlic butter.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Brush with remaining garlic butter right after baking for extra flavor.
- Serve warm:
- Pull apart and enjoy the molten cheese gooeyness!
Tips & Tricks:
- Brush the garlic butter before and after baking for maximum flavor.
- For an extra kick, sprinkle a little paprika or chili flakes on top before baking.
- Can also make mini bombs for snacks or parties.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version using store-bought dough, which makes these cheese bombs under 30 minutes and still insanely gooey.
Do you want me to give that quick version too?
