Description
These Cheesy Garlic Butter Bombs are warm, fluffy bread rolls filled with a rich mixture of gooey cheese, garlic, butter, and herbs. Perfect as a party appetizer, comforting snack, or side dish, they’re soft on the inside and golden on the outside.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in melted butter (cooled), salt, and egg. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Meanwhile, make the filling by mixing softened butter, garlic, parsley, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Once dough has risen, punch it down and divide into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and seal tightly to form a ball.
- Place balls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional: Brush tops with extra melted butter and sprinkle with more parsley before serving.
Notes
- Try cheddar, provolone, or a cheese blend for different flavors.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Substitute fresh herbs like basil or oregano if parsley isn’t available.
- Vegan version: Use plant-based butter and cheese.
- Freeze baked bombs for up to 2 months; reheat at 350°F for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
