These Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs are also very flexible. You can add diced pickles, onions, or a little mustard or ketchup to the filling for a more traditional burger flavor. Want extra indulgence? Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds or garlic powder. Serve them with dipping sauces like ketchup, burger sauce, or ranch for even more flavor. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just craving something comforting and fun, these cheeseburger bombs are guaranteed to be a hit and will quickly earn a permanent spot in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (or crescent dough)
- Optional: diced pickles or onions
- Optional topping: melted butter, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain excess grease and let cool slightly.
- Stir cooked bacon and shredded cheese into the beef mixture. Add pickles or onions if using.
- Flatten each biscuit into a circle.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough round.
- Pull the edges up and pinch tightly to seal, forming a ball.
- Place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with melted butter if desired.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.