DILL PICKLE CHEESEBURGER MOZZARELLA BOMBS Recipe
Indulge in the delightful Dill Pickle Cheeseburger Mozzarella Bombs, a fusion of classic burger flavors with cheesy mozzarella goodness. These appetizer bites are perfect for any occasion, offering a satisfying blend of cheddar, dill pickles, and bacon. Whether as a main meal or as bite-sized snacks, these bombs are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 16 mins
- Total Time: 36 mins
- Yield: 16 bombs
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Flexitarian
Ingredients
Mozzarella Bombs:
- 8 mozzarella sticks, halved to make 16 pieces
- ½ lb ground beef, cooked and seasoned
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and finely crumbled
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 tbsp dill pickle juice
Assembly:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried dill
- Optional: fresh chopped dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Flatten Dough: Flatten each piece of dough into a 3-inch circle. Spoon a portion of the beef mixture onto the dough, place a mozzarella stick piece on top.
- Wrap: Wrap the dough around the filling, sealing the edges. Use beaten egg as adhesive if needed. Form into a ball.
- Breadcrumb Coating: Mix panko, garlic powder, and dried dill. Brush each ball with melted butter and roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 13-16 minutes until golden brown, or air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly, then garnish if desired. Serve with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite seasonings to the beef mixture, like paprika or mustard powder.
- Mixing different cheese types like gouda or provolone can elevate the flavor profile.
- For a spicy kick, add jalapeno or chili flakes to the beef mixture.
- Overfilling the dough can cause the bombs to burst during cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bombs
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
