Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs
Crispy biscuit dough stuffed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, bacon, pickles, and onions, baked to golden perfection. Burger night just got a boom upgrade—no napkins required.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 slices 4 ounces thick-cut bacon
- ½ medium yellow onion finely diced (approximately ¾ cup)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound 450g lean ground beef (85/15 recommended)
- 1 16-ounce tube refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count)
- 2 dill pickles approximately ½ cup, finely chopped
- 1 cup 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Ketchup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cook Bacon and Reserve Fat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp and golden brown, approximately 6–8 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet. Once cooled, finely chop the bacon.
- Sauté Aromatics and Brown Beef: Using the reserved bacon fat, sauté the diced onion over medium heat until translucent and softened, about 4–5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the ground beef, and season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, breaking the meat into small crumbles with a spatula, until fully browned and no pink remains, approximately 5–6 minutes. Drain excess grease from the skillet and discard.
- Assemble the Bombs: Separate the biscuit dough into 8 individual rounds. Using a rolling pin or your hands, flatten each round into a 4-inch circle approximately ¼-inch thick. Place 2 tablespoons of the cooked beef mixture in the center of each dough round, followed by a pinch of chopped pickles, a drizzle of mustard (about ¼ teaspoon per bomb), 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar, and a sprinkle of chopped bacon. Gather the edges of the dough and pinch firmly to seal, forming a spherical shape resembling a dumpling. Ensure no filling is exposed.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the assembled bombs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Using a pastry brush, generously coat the top and sides of each bomb with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds.
- Bake and Serve: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through. Allow the bombs to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Accompany with ketchup for dipping, if desired.
Notes
For optimal texture, serve immediately after baking.
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