Description
Homemade garlic cheese bombs bring warm Italian comfort straight to kitchen tables with irresistible melted mozzarella wrapped in buttery golden dough. Quick appetizers deliver cheesy goodness that melts hearts and satisfies hungry guests in mere minutes.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Filling:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Topping:
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water, allowing it to foam and become bubbly for about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt, creating a well in the center for the yeast mixture.
- Pour the activated yeast and olive oil into the flour, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm spot for approximately 30 minutes, allowing it to rise and become puffy.
- While the dough rises, blend mozzarella, cream cheese, and minced garlic into a creamy, aromatic filling.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal-sized portions.
- Flatten each dough portion into a small circle, placing a generous spoonful of cheese mixture in the center.
- Carefully fold and pinch the dough edges, sealing the cheese completely to create tight, round bombs.
- Arrange the sealed bombs on a baking sheet, ensuring they’re not touching.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and let the bombs rest for an additional 10 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Immediately brush with melted butter mixed with parsley, garlic powder, and parmesan.
- Serve warm, allowing the cheese to ooze out when torn open.
Notes
- Activate yeast precisely in warm water between 100-110°F to ensure proper proofing without killing the live cultures.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and mozzarella for smoother, more consistent filling that blends effortlessly.
- Consider adding herbs like basil or chives to the cheese mixture for extra depth and aromatic complexity.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better dough structure.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg