Equipment Needed
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Basting brush
Step-by-Step Instructions
When I first set out to make these Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs, I gathered all my ingredients and equipment to streamline the process. First, I browned the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. I thoroughly cooked it to a beautiful brown, ensuring there were no pink spots left. The smell of the beef mingling with the spices sent my stomach into a delightful churn! Remember to use a spatula to break the meat into small pieces; it helps keep your filling bite-sized.
Once the beef was cooked, I drained the excess grease and added the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. My kitchen was filled with savory aromas that were hard to resist. After mixing in a cup of shredded cheddar cheese, I let the filling cool for just a few minutes while I prepared the biscuit dough. I’ve learned that if your filling is too hot, it can make the dough difficult to work with, causing it to tear when you wrap it around the meat.
Next, I preheated my oven to 375°F (190°C) while rolling out each biscuit on a clean surface. Each piece of dough spread easily under my fingertips, and I made sure not to handle it too much—trust me, keeping it cold makes for a flakier result! Placing about a tablespoon of that cheesy beef mixture in the center of each biscuit, I cautiously brought the edges up and pinched them closed. A few of them tore, but that’s part of the fun, right?(See the next page below to continue…)