Of course! Cheesy Sausage Biscuit Bombs are the ultimate easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or breakfast treat. They’re incredibly simple to make and always a hit.
This recipe uses pre-made dough for maximum ease, resulting in delicious, flaky, cheesy, and savory bites.
Cheesy Sausage Biscuit Bombs
These are perfect for game day, brunch, or a quick snack.
Ingredients:
· 1 can (16.3 oz / 8 count) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (the “grands” flaky layers kind work best)
· 8 oz (about ½ a roll) mild or spicy pork breakfast sausage
· 4 oz (about 1 cup) block cheddar cheese, cut into 16 small cubes*
· 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
· 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
· ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for the butter wash)
*Using a block of cheese that you cube yourself is crucial. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting smoothly.
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or pie dish.
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up into small crumbles with a spoon. Cook until it’s browned and fully cooked through. Drain off any excess grease and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Assemble the Bombs:
· Separate the biscuit dough into 8 rounds. Carefully split each biscuit in half horizontally, so you have 16 thin rounds of dough.
· Place a small cube of cheese in the center of a dough round.
· Top the cheese with about a tablespoon of the cooked sausage crumbles.
· Gather the edges of the dough around the filling and pinch them tightly to seal. Roll gently in your hands to form a smooth ball. Make sure there are no gaps!
· Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. - Bake: Place the sealed bombs seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet, about an inch apart. Brush the tops generously with the melted butter (you can mix the garlic powder into the butter first if using).
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuit bombs are puffed up and deep golden brown.
- Serve: Let them cool for 2-3 minutes before serving (the inside cheese will be extremely hot!). Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Tips for Success & Fun Variations:
· Don’t Skip the Seal: The most important step is pinching the dough closed securely. If there’s a hole, the cheese will leak out.
· Let the Sausage Cool: If the sausage is too hot when you assemble them, it will start to cook the dough and make it harder to seal.
· Dipping Sauces: These are fantastic with dipping sauces! Try ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or a spicy sriracha mayo.
· Variations:
· Pepperoni Pizza Bombs: Substitute the sausage with mini pepperoni and use a cube of mozzarella cheese. Add a tiny dab of pizza sauce inside each one.
· Jalapeño Popper: Add a small slice of pickled jalapeño inside with the cheese and sausage (or use cream cheese instead of cheddar).
· Everything Bagel Seasoning: Before baking, brush with butter and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.
· Bake in a Muffin Tin: For a more uniform shape, place each bomb in a greased muffin tin cup to bake.
Enjoy these incredibly addictive, warm, and cheesy bites! They are guaranteed to disappear fast.