Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cheeseburger Filling

01 - 450g ground beef
02 - 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 15ml ketchup
04 - 15ml yellow mustard
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
07 - 120g shredded cheddar cheese or 12–16 small cheddar cubes
08 - Optional: diced pickles or bacon bits

→ Dough

09 - 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough, each biscuit halved (or 450g pizza dough, divided into 12–16 equal balls)

→ Garlic Parmesan Butter

10 - 60g unsalted butter, melted
11 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or 5ml garlic powder
12 - 25g grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 15ml chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
14 - Pinch of salt

# Instructions:

01 - Sauté chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until softened, about 2–3 minutes. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned. Stir in ketchup, mustard, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Mix in shredded cheddar or reserve cheese cubes to use during assembly.
02 - Preheat oven to 190°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Flatten each dough portion into a 7–8 cm round. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of filling into the centre, topping with a cheese cube if preferred. Gather the dough around the filling, pinch seam to seal, and gently shape into a ball. Arrange seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic or garlic powder, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt. Generously brush each dough ball with the garlic butter mixture.
04 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately after baking, brush the hot bombs with additional garlic butter for enhanced flavour.

# Notes:

01 - Serve warm accompanied by dipping sauces such as ranch, burger sauce, spicy ketchup, or garlic aioli.
02 - For smaller servings, portion dough into smaller rounds for bite-sized appetizers.
03 - Bacon bits or pepper jack cheese can be used for variations in flavour and spice level.
04 - Enhance with a honey garlic butter glaze for a sweet and savoury finish.

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