Description
Pillowy garlic butter cheese bombs deliver pure comfort straight from Italian kitchens. Rich herbed dough encases melting cheese, creating irresistible golden pockets you’ll crave with every savory bite.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Filling:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water with sugar, allowing it to foam and become bubbly for about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt, then gradually incorporate the activated yeast mixture to form a soft, elastic dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic, then place in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm spot for 45-60 minutes.
- While dough rises, blend mozzarella, cream cheese, and minced garlic into a creamy filling mixture.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide into equal-sized portions, approximately 12 small balls.
- Flatten each dough ball, place a generous spoonful of cheese mixture in the center, and carefully seal the edges to create stuffed dough pockets.
- Arrange the sealed cheese bombs on a baking sheet, ensuring they’re not touching, and let rest for an additional 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare the garlic butter topping by melting butter and mixing with parsley, garlic powder, and salt.
- Brush each dough bomb generously with the prepared garlic butter mixture and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffy, with cheese bubbling through slight cracks.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm as a delectable appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Activate yeast precisely to ensure proper dough rising, creating a light and fluffy texture for your cheese bombs.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and cheese to help them blend smoothly and distribute evenly throughout the filling.
- Allow sufficient resting time for the dough to develop complex flavors and achieve the perfect soft, pillowy consistency.
- For gluten-free variations, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend that contains xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg