Description
Savory easy cheesy beef filled bites combine rich ground beef with melted cheese in a crispy pastry shell. Hearty snacks deliver comfort and satisfaction for gatherings or casual meals you’ll definitely enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Components:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 can (16.3 ounces / 462 grams) biscuit dough
Cheese & Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, diced
- 1 cup (113 grams) cheddar cheese, cubed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Finishing Touches:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick results.
- In a large skillet, sauté ground beef with minced garlic over medium-high heat, breaking meat into small crumbles until fully cooked and browned.
- Drain excess fat from the beef using a colander, then return meat to the skillet.
- Incorporate Parmesan and cheddar cheeses into the beef mixture, stirring until evenly distributed and cheese begins to melt slightly.
- Gently flatten each biscuit using your palm or a rolling pin, creating a thin circular base.
- Place a generous spoonful of the beef and cheese mixture in the center of each flattened biscuit.
- Carefully fold the edges of the biscuit over the filling, pinching and sealing to create a secure pocket or “bomb” shape.
- Arrange the sealed beef bombs on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between each piece.
- Brush the tops of the bombs with melted butter for a golden, crispy exterior.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 3-5 minutes, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or quick snack.
Notes
- Customize cheese choices by swapping in your favorite varieties like mozzarella or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Reduce fat content by using lean ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Create gluten-free version by selecting gluten-free biscuit dough and checking cheese ingredients for potential gluten contamination.
- Prep ahead by assembling bombs earlier and refrigerating until ready to bake, perfect for quick weeknight meals or party appetizers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg