Description
A delightful blend of cheeseburger comfort and gourmet appeal, these bombs feature a garlic-Parmesan glaze and a crispy exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20) — seasoned with 1 tsp fine sea salt and ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 small yellow onion, finely minced (about ½ cup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature (softened)
- 3 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or a 50/50 blend of cheddar and mozzarella (packed)
- 8 refrigerated biscuit rounds or 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed and cut into 8 squares)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds or finely chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
- Sauté onion in a tablespoon of oil over medium heat until translucent and just caramelizing. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until well-browned and slightly mahogany at the edges; drain any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper, then let cool to lukewarm.
- Stir shredded cheese into the cooled beef.
- Roll out biscuit rounds or pastry into larger discs. Place a heaping tablespoon of filling in the center of each. Fold and seal edges tightly.
- Transfer bombs to the baking sheet; brush with beaten egg. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Whisk softened butter with grated garlic and Parmesan until smooth. Brush bombs with garlic-Parmesan butter immediately after baking.
- Let sit for 3–4 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature butter for an emulsified glaze; refrigerate filled rounds before baking to prevent leakage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg