Hearty Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs (Print Version)

Make easy Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs! Tender beef, melty cheese, and buttery garlic crust. Perfect for a fun dinner or game night.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Contains Meat, Dairy

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - Ground Beef (80/20 works wonders)
02 - Crescent Roll Dough (store-bought, no shame!)

→ Cheesy Goodness

03 - Cheddar Cheese (shredded, sharp is my jam)
04 - Parmesan Cheese (grated, the real deal)

→ Flavor Boosters

05 - Garlic (freshly minced, and a lot of it)
06 - Onion Powder & Garlic Powder
07 - Salt & Black Pepper

→ Finishing Touches

08 - Butter (unsalted, melted)

# Instructions:

01 - First things first, get your skillet hot over medium-high heat. Crumble in your ground beef. Break it up with a spoon, you want it finely crumbled, not big chunks. Cook it until it’s beautifully browned all over, no pink bits left. Honestly, the sizzle and smell at this stage always make my stomach rumble! Drain off any excess grease – we want flavor, not soggy bombs. This step is key for fantastic Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs.
02 - Once the beef is browned and drained, stir in your onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Give it a good mix. Now, take it off the heat and stir in about half of your shredded cheddar cheese. The residual heat will start to melt it, making it wonderfully gooey. I've forgotten to take it off the heat before and ended up with slightly rubbery cheese; oops, don't do that! This is the core of our Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs.
03 - Unroll your crescent dough sheets onto a lightly floured surface. If you have the perforated kind, pinch those seams together so you have a solid rectangle. I usually just use a rolling pin to gently flatten it out a bit more. You're aiming for a roughly 10x14 inch rectangle. This forms the perfect wrapper for your Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs.
04 - Now, cut your dough into 8 equal squares. Spoon a generous portion of the beef and cheese mixture onto the center of each square. Bring the corners of the dough up over the filling, pinching them together tightly at the top to seal everything in. Make sure there are no gaps, or your cheesy goodness will escape! This is where the "bomb" part of Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs truly comes alive.
05 - In a small bowl, melt your butter. Stir in the minced fresh garlic and half of your grated Parmesan cheese. This fragrant mixture is what gives these Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs their irresistible golden, garlicky crust. Dip each sealed bomb into this butter mixture, making sure it’s coated all around. It's messy, but oh-so-worth it for the flavor!
06 - Place your butter-coated Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the tops. Pop them into your preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 12-15 minutes, or until they’re beautifully golden brown and puffed up. The smell of baking dough and garlic will fill your kitchen – pure magic!

# Notes:

01 - Don't overfill the crescent dough; I've had many burst open in the oven from being too ambitious.
02 - Reheating in an air fryer or toaster oven really helps crisp them up again.
03 - Ground turkey can work for the beef, but needs extra seasoning to shine.
04 - Serve with a simple side salad and your favorite dipping sauce for a complete meal.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Large skillet
02 - baking sheet
03 - parchment paper
04 - small bowl
05 - rolling pin

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 350-450
Total Fat: 25-35g
Total Carbohydrate: 20-25g
Protein: 20-25g

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