Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs Recipe
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Some recipes feel like pure comfort wrapped in dough—the kind that fills the kitchen with the smell of butter and garlic and makes everyone peek in to ask, “What’s baking?” These Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs are exactly that kind of recipe: simple, indulgent, and guaranteed to bring people together before they even reach the table.
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The first time I made them was on a whim. A can of pizza dough, a block of cheese that needed using, and one of those evenings when I craved something warm and satisfying without fuss. I rolled them up, brushed them with garlic butter, slid them into the oven—and out came golden, melty perfection that vanished faster than I could serve.
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Now they’ve become a staple in my kitchen. Whether it’s a cozy movie night, a casual dinner, game day, or even a holiday spread, these little cheese bombs always deliver. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and drenched in garlicky butter—they’re small, simple, and completely irresistible.
If you’re after a quick side dish, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or just a comforting bite to brighten the day, this is one of those recipes you’ll make once and never forget.
🧄🧀 Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs
📝 Ingredients
| Dough | Cheese Filling | Garlic Butter Sauce |
|---|---|---|
| 1 can (16 oz / 450 g) refrigerated pizza dough | 1 cup shredded mozzarella | 4 tbsp unsalted butter |
| 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing) | 1/2 cup shredded cheddar | 2 cloves garlic, minced |
| 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra gooeyness) | 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley | |
| 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning | ||
| 1/4 tsp salt | ||
| 1/4 tsp black pepper | ||
| Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (for spice) |
🍴 Instructions
Prepare the Oven & Pan
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Lightly grease a baking dish or sheet with olive oil.
Make the Garlic Butter
- Melt butter in a small pan or microwave-safe bowl.
- Stir in garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Shape the Cheese Bombs
- Unroll pizza dough and divide into 12 pieces.
- Flatten each piece into a circle.
- Place 1–2 tbsp of cheese mixture in the center.
- Pinch edges tightly to seal, then place seam-side down in the pan.
Brush & Bake
- Brush each ball generously with garlic butter.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
Final Touch
- Brush with another layer of garlic butter right after baking.
- Let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.
✨ Serve warm and watch them disappear. These little bites of cheesy, garlicky bliss are proof that the simplest recipes often bring the biggest smiles.
