Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs are a mouthwatering twist on the classic cheeseburger, wrapped up in a warm, flaky biscuit shell. Imagine biting into a savory parcel bursting with juicy ground beef, gooey melted cheese, crispy bacon, and flavorful seasonings, all encased in a buttery biscuit dough.
To craft these delectable bombs, you start by preparing a savory filling reminiscent of your favorite cheeseburger. This typically involves cooking seasoned ground beef until it’s browned and fragrant, then mixing in diced onions, tangy pickles, and a generous amount of shredded cheese. Some recipes also call for crispy bacon pieces, adding an irresistible smoky flavor to the mix.
Next comes the assembly process, where each biscuit dough round is flattened and filled with a spoonful of the savory beef and cheese mixture. The edges of the dough are then carefully pinched together to seal in the delicious filling, creating a neat little package ready to be baked to golden perfection.
As these Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs bake in the oven, the biscuit dough puffs up and turns golden brown, creating a flaky and buttery exterior that encases the savory filling within. The aroma of sizzling beef, melted cheese, and crispy bacon fills the air, enticing everyone within sniffing distance.
The beauty of Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs lies in their simplicity and versatility. With just a few basic ingredients and a little bit of assembly, you can create a crowd-pleasing dish that’s packed with flavor and guaranteed to disappear in no time.
Ingredients:
For the bombs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
- 12 slices of bacon
- Toothpicks (for securing bacon)
For the dipping sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Directions:
Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Divide the beef into 12 equal portions and flatten each into a small patty.
Place a cube of cheddar cheese in the center of each patty, then fold the beef around the cheese to form a ball.
Wrap each beef ball with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Grill or bake the bacon cheeseburger bombs for about 25-30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the beef is cooked through.
For the sauce, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar, sugar, salt, and paprika in a bowl until well combined.
Serve the bacon cheeseburger bombs hot with the homemade thousand island dressing for dipping.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 12 bombs