Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the cheese bombs from sticking. 2. Tip: Make sure the oven is fully preheated before placing the biscuits inside. This ensures that the biscuits bake evenly and the cheese melts properly.

Step 2: Prepare the Garlic Butter

1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in the Italian seasoning (if using) and salt to taste.
2. Set aside the garlic butter, which you will use to brush over the cheese bombs both before and after baking.

Tip: Garlic burns quickly, so be sure to cook it only until fragrant. You want the garlic to infuse the butter without turning bitter.

Step 3: Flatten the Pillsbury Biscuits

1. Open the can of Pillsbury Grands! biscuits and separate them. You should have 8 biscuits.
2. On a clean surface, gently flatten each biscuit with your fingers or a rolling pin to about 1/4 inch thick. This will create more surface area for wrapping the cheese inside.

Tip: Make sure not to flatten the biscuits too thin. You want the dough to fully encase the cheese without tearing.

Step 4: Add the Cheese Filling

1. Place a cube of mozzarella cheese (or about a tablespoon of shredded cheese) in the center of each flattened biscuit. You can also experiment with other cheese types, such as cheddar, pepper jack, or a cheese blend, for different flavors.
2. Gather the edges of the biscuit dough around the cheese, pinching them together tightly to seal. Be sure there are no gaps or tears in the dough, as you don’t want the cheese to leak out while baking.
3. Roll the sealed dough into a smooth ball shape, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed.

Tip: If the dough is sticking to your hands, lightly flour your hands to make it easier to handle.

Step 5: Arrange on the Baking Sheet

1. Place the cheese-stuffed dough balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one to allow for expansion as they bake.
2. Lightly brush the tops of the dough balls with the prepared garlic butter, ensuring each one is coated for maximum flavor.

Tip: Brushing the garlic butter before baking helps the cheese bombs develop a rich, golden-brown crust. You’ll brush them again after baking for an extra layer of buttery, garlicky goodness.

Step 6: Bake Until Golden Brown

1. Bake the cheese bombs in the preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through.
2. Keep a close eye on the biscuits during the last few minutes to ensure they don’t overbake. The cheese inside should be melted and gooey when done.

Tip: If the tops are browning too quickly, you can loosely cover the cheese bombs with aluminum foil during the last few minutes of baking to prevent burning.

Step 7: Brush with More Garlic Butter

1. Once the cheese bombs are baked to golden perfection, remove them from the oven and immediately brush them with more garlic butter. This final brush of butter will enhance the flavor and give the cheese bombs a beautiful glossy finish.
2. Sprinkle the freshly brushed bombs with chopped parsley for a pop of color and flavor, and a pinch of grated Parmesan cheese for added richness (both optional but recommended).

Tip: For extra garlic flavor, you can stir a bit more minced garlic into the butter for the second round of brushing after the cheese bombs are baked.

Step 8: Serve and Enjoy

1. Allow the cheese bombs to cool slightly before serving, as the cheese inside will be very hot and gooey. Serve them warm for the best experience, when the cheese is still perfectly melty.
2. Enjoy the bombs as they are, or serve them with a dipping sauce like marinara, ranch dressing, or garlic aioli for an extra layer of flavor.

Tip: These cheese bombs are best served warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature. If you have leftovers, reheat them in the oven for a few minutes to restore their crispness and gooey cheese center.