Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs

Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs

If you’re looking for a warm, comforting appetizer that disappears the moment it hits the table, these Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs are exactly what you need. Soft pizza dough wrapped around gooey melted cheese and brushed with rich garlic butter creates a bite-sized treat that’s crispy on the outside and irresistibly melty on the inside. Perfect for movie nights, family dinners, game-day snacks, or party platters, these easy cheese bombs deliver big flavor with very little effort.

Ingredients

Dough

1 can (16 oz / 450 g) refrigerated pizza dough
1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)

Cheese Filling

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)

Garlic Butter Sauce

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or baking dish with olive oil.

Step 2: Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Set the mixture aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Dough
Unroll the pizza dough and cut it into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a small circle using your hands.

Step 4: Add the Cheese Filling
Place 1–2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture in the center of each dough circle. Carefully pinch the edges together to seal the dough completely, forming a ball. Place the balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5: Brush with Garlic Butter
Brush the tops generously with the prepared garlic butter mixture.

Step 6: Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese bombs become golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside.

Step 7: Finish and Serve
Remove from the oven and brush with a little extra garlic butter while still warm. Let them cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Conclusion

These Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs are the perfect blend of crispy bread, melted cheese, and rich garlic flavor. Whether served as a snack, side dish, or party appetizer, they’re guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. Make them once, and you’ll quickly understand why they never last long on the table!