Pesto Cheese Bombs
These Pesto Cheese Bombs are easy-to-make, deliciously gooey bites of melted mozzarella wrapped in flaky biscuit dough and bursting with fresh pesto flavor – perfect as an appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 cheese bombs
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count, like Pillsbury Grands)
- 8 mozzarella cheese cubes (about 1-inch each)
- 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate the biscuit dough and flatten each piece into a 3-inch round.
- Place 1 teaspoon of pesto and one cube of mozzarella in the center of each dough round.
- Fold the dough around the filling, pinching the seams to seal completely.
- Place the sealed side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for a gooey, cheesy center.
- Ensure the dough is sealed well to prevent cheese from leaking out during baking.
- Serve with marinara or extra pesto for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese bomb
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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