Ready to fall head over heels for your new favorite party snack? Cheese Bomb Bread is the ultimate, ooey-gooey, cheesy treat that everyone craves. These savory biscuit bombs come out of the oven golden, buttery, and bursting with molten cheese—making every bite a celebration!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Melty Cheese-Centered Magic: Each bite bursts with gooey, molten cheese inside perfectly golden biscuit dough.
- Quick & Fuss-Free: With store-bought biscuit dough and just a handful of ingredients, Cheese Bomb Bread comes together in a flash.
- Crowd-Pleasing Snack: These cheesy bombs disappear fast at parties, potlucks, or family gatherings—no one can resist them!
- Versatile & Customizable: Swap in your favorite cheese or add fun seasonings to make each batch your own.
Ingredients You’ll Need
What I love most about Cheese Bomb Bread is how it transforms simple, everyday ingredients into something truly irresistible. Each component lends big flavor, and together, they create cheesy, comforting magic in every bite!
- Refrigerated biscuit dough: The real secret to effortless, fluffy bread bombs. Use a tube like Pillsbury Grands for that melt-in-your-mouth texture and buttery flavor.
- Mozzarella cheese: Classic, stretchy, and gooey—mozzarella is a crowd favorite, but feel free to use cheddar or string cheese for a twist.
- Unsalted butter: Melted and brushed on top, it delivers a rich, crave-worthy sheen and taste to the bombs.
- Italian seasoning: Brings a savory, aromatic kick that makes these bites sing with herby goodness.
- Garlic powder: Infuses every bite with that signature garlicky warmth nobody can resist.
- Salt: Just a sprinkle helps balance and enhance all the flavors.
- Fresh parsley (optional): Adds a pop of color and fresh, vibrant flavor when sprinkled as a garnish.
Variations
The beauty of Cheese Bomb Bread? It’s endlessly flexible! Let your creativity (and your cravings) lead the way—there’s no wrong way to fill, top, or flavor these cheesy wonders.
- Spicy Jalapeño Version: Tuck a thin slice of jalapeño in with the cheese for a bold, spicy kick that’ll wake up your taste buds.
- Pepperoni Pizza Bombs: Add a slice of pepperoni with the cheese for a pizza-inspired treat kids and adults both love.
- Gluten-Free Swap: Use your favorite gluten-free refrigerated biscuit dough to make these cheese bombs friendly for gluten-sensitive folks.
- Cheddar & Chive: Try cheddar cheese with freshly chopped chives for a sharp, savory variation bursting with flavor.
- Everything Bagel Magic: Sprinkle the tops before baking with everything bagel seasoning for extra crunch and flavor.
How to Make Cheese Bomb Bread
Step 1: Prep and Preheat
Start by preheating your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or with foil sprayed lightly with cooking spray—this will ensure your Cheese Bomb Bread pops off the pan with no sticking or messes.
Step 2: Fill the Biscuits
Pop open your tube of refrigerated biscuit dough and separate the individual biscuits. Cut your mozzarella into eight, 1-inch cubes (or prep cheddar, if you’re feeling adventurous!). Place one cube in the center of each biscuit and lovingly wrap the dough around, pinching it to seal so no cheesy goodness escapes during baking.
Step 3: Arrange and Bake
Set each filled dough ball seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet and space them apart so they bake evenly. Pop them into the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, keeping a close eye during those final couple minutes—these little cheese bombs can go from perfectly golden to overbaked in a flash.
Step 4: Make the Flavored Butter
While the Cheese Bomb Bread bakes, melt your butter in a microwave-safe bowl (about 30–60 seconds). Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt for a mouthwatering, aromatic drizzle that takes things totally over the top.
Step 5: Brush & Serve
As soon as the cheesy biscuit bombs emerge from the oven, brush them generously with your melted butter mixture. For bonus color and a hint of freshness, add a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Serve immediately so that glorious cheese stays irresistibly melty and gooey!
Pro Tips for Making Cheese Bomb Bread
- Seal It Tight: Pinch the biscuit dough firmly underneath so the cheese stays safely inside and won’t burst out during baking.
- Watch the Timer: Biscuits go from just-right to too-dark quickly; start checking around the 8-minute mark to catch that perfect golden moment.
- Butter While Hot: Brush on your seasoned butter as soon as the Cheese Bomb Bread comes out for max flavor and shine.
- Switch Up the Cheese: For big cheese pulls and bolder flavor, try using cheddar, Colby-Jack, or even smoked gouda cubes inside.
How to Serve Cheese Bomb Bread
Garnishes
Finish your Cheese Bomb Bread with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or even a dusting of parmesan for that beautiful pop of color and an herby touch—little extras that make each bite sing.
Side Dishes
These cheesy bombs are dreamy with marinara for dipping, a hot bowl of soup on the side, or served with a simple green salad to balance all that richness. They’ll also shine on any appetizer platter or next to your favorite pasta dinner!
Creative Ways to Present
Serve on a rustic wood board with a bowl of warm dip in the center, stack them in a big bread basket lined with a kitchen towel, or skewer a few on cocktail picks for a fun, party-ready presentation. These Cheese Bomb Bread bites are guaranteed to steal the show!
Make Ahead and Storage
Storing Leftovers
Let any leftover Cheese Bomb Bread cool completely before placing them in an airtight container or zip-top bag. They’ll keep in the fridge for about 3 days and stay surprisingly soft!
Freezing
You can absolutely freeze Cheese Bomb Bread for future cravings. Wrap each cooled bomb individually in plastic, then tuck into a freezer-safe bag for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temp before reheating.
Reheating
To bring these beauties back to melty life, pop leftovers in a 325°F oven for about 6-8 minutes, or microwave in short bursts. The oven is best for crisping them up while keeping the cheese molten inside—just what Cheese Bomb Bread is all about!
FAQs
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Can I use a different type of cheese for Cheese Bomb Bread?
Absolutely! Mozzarella gives that classic stretchy center, but cheddar, Colby-Jack, pepper jack, or small cubes of string cheese all work beautifully. Just make sure your cheese cubes are about 1-inch square so they melt evenly inside the dough.
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Can I assemble Cheese Bomb Bread ahead and bake later?
You sure can! Assemble the biscuit bombs, store them covered in the fridge for up to 6 hours, then bake straight from chilled. Just add 1-2 extra minutes to the baking time to ensure the centers are piping hot.
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What should I do if some cheese leaks out while baking?
If you spot a little cheese escape, don’t worry—it’s normal and still delicious! Next time, just be sure to pinch those seams tightly before baking to keep more of that gooey cheese locked inside.
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Is Cheese Bomb Bread best served fresh or can I make it a day in advance?
Cheese Bomb Bread is its absolute best straight from the oven when warm and gooey, but it can be reheated and enjoyed later, too. If making in advance, reheat in the oven for that irresistible fresh-baked taste and melty center.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a show-stopping, unbelievably easy snack, put Cheese Bomb Bread on your menu! They bring big flavor, big smiles, and that magical, cheesy center everyone loves—trust me, these will be your new go-to for any occasion, and your friends and family will beg for the recipe. Enjoy every melty bite!
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Cheese Bomb Bread Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 cheese bomb biscuits 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Easy Cheese Bomb Bread recipe is a delightful twist on traditional biscuits, featuring gooey cheese-filled centers wrapped in flaky dough and brushed with a flavorful buttery herb mixture. Perfect for a savory snack or impressive side dish!
Ingredients
Biscuits:
- 1 tube (about 16 ounces) refrigerated biscuit dough (such as Pillsbury Grands)
Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into eight 1-inch square cubes
Butter Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with a Silpat or aluminum foil, sprayed with cooking spray.
- Prepare Cheese Bombs: Place a cheese cube in the center of each biscuit, wrap the dough around the cheese, seal, and arrange them on the baking sheet with the seam side down.
- Bake: Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden browned. Keep a close eye on them towards the end of baking.
- Make Butter Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and mix in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
- Finish and Serve: Once the biscuits are done, brush them generously with the butter mixture, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 114 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 336mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 26mg
