By Laurel Perry
Published Jun 12, 2024
These hearty little cheeseburger bombs blew me away with their delicious flavor! Biscuit dough buns are stuffed full of ground beef, bacon, cheese, ketchup, and pickles, then baked until hot. It’s everything I love about bacon cheeseburgers in a convenient handheld pocket of goodness that’s easy to dip!
These cheeseburger bombs are the perfect handheld treat for parties! They have all the great flavor of a classic cheeseburger in a neat little package for easy snacking. Tender ground beef, salty bacon, creamy cheese, and crunchy pickles create a delightful texture sensation!
What’s in This Cheeseburger Bombs Recipe?
- Bacon: Slice the raw bacon into ¼-inch thick strips before cooking.
- Beef: I like 85%-lean ground beef.
- Onion + Garlic: Enhance the savory flavor of the beef.
- Ketchup: Adds a touch of acidity and sweetness to the filling. It also makes a great dipping sauce!
- Worcestershire Sauce: Enhances the umami flavor of the beef.
- Pickles : Add a fresh and briny flavor and a bit of crunch!
- Biscuit Dough: Store-bought is the simplest choice, but you could also use homemade biscuit dough . I used Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle Butter Tastin’ .
- Cheese: I like cheddar, but feel free to use your favorite cheese!
Tips for Success
- Make sure to drain off any excess fat from the beef to avoid greasy filling.
- Don’t roll the dough too thin or the filling will burst through.
- Brushing the tops of the biscuit dough with butter and sesame seeds before baking makes it look and taste like a classic sesame seed bun.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover cheeseburger bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.
Freeze cheeseburger bombs in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
These bacon cheeseburger bombs are the perfect portable snack. Serve them with individual dip cups of ketchup, mustard , or our favorite sweet and spicy burger sauce ! Add a side of homemade french fries , and you’ve got one tasty meal!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 slices bacon sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces
- ▢ 1 pound ground beef
- ▢ ½ onion chopped
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 2 tablespoons ketchup plus more for serving
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ 2 dill pickles finely chopped
- ▢ 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough we used Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle Butter Tastin’ (1 (8-count) tube)
- ▢ 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- ▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ▢ Sesame seeds optional, for topping
- ▢ Yellow mustard optional, for dipping
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon. 4 slices bacon
- Add the ground beef and onion, cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon until the beef is cooked through and the onion is translucent, 7-10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Drain off any excess grease. 1 pound ground beef, ½ onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Off heat, stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chopped dill pickles, and cooked bacon. 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 dill pickles
- While the beef cooks, roll each biscuit out until they are ¼ inch thick. Divide the filling and cheese between the biscuits. Pinch the corners together to form a ball. Place seam side down on the prepared baking dish. 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough, 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 20 minutes or until the biscuits are cooked and golden brown. Serve with ketchup and mustard for dipping. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, Sesame seeds, Yellow mustard
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
- These cheeseburger bombs are so easy to customize–just add your favorite chopped burger toppings into the mix. We love caramelized onions or raw red onions, fresh tomatoes, avocado, pineapple, coleslaw , or even Buffalo sauce ! You can also swap out the ground beef for turkey or chicken for a healthier snack.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Cheeseburger Bombs Step by Step
Cook the Bacon: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 4 chopped slices of bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon.
Sauté the Beef and Onions: Add 1 pound of ground beef and ½ of a diced onion , and cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon until the beef is cooked through and the onion is translucent, 7-10 minutes. Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Drain off any excess grease.
Add the Sauce and Pickles: Off the heat, stir in 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, 2 chopped dill pickles, and the cooked bacon.
Form the Cheeseburger Bombs: While the beef cooks, roll out 8 biscuits from a 16.3-ounce tube until they are ¼ inch thick. Divide the filling and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese between the biscuits. Pinch the corners together to form a ball. Place seam side down on the prepared baking dish.
Bake the Cheeseburger Bombs: Brush the bombs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 20 minutes or until the biscuits are cooked and golden brown. Serve with ketchup and mustard for dipping.
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Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dill pickles finely chopped
- 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough we used Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle Butter Tastin’ (1 (8-count) tube)
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- Sesame seeds optional, for topping
- Yellow mustard optional, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon. 4 slices bacon
- Add the ground beef and onion, cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon until the beef is cooked through and the onion is translucent, 7-10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Drain off any excess grease. 1 pound ground beef, ½ onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Off heat, stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chopped dill pickles, and cooked bacon. 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 dill pickles
- While the beef cooks, roll each biscuit out until they are ¼ inch thick. Divide the filling and cheese between the biscuits. Pinch the corners together to form a ball. Place seam side down on the prepared baking dish. 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough, 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 20 minutes or until the biscuits are cooked and golden brown. Serve with ketchup and mustard for dipping. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, Sesame seeds, Yellow mustard
Video
Notes
- These cheeseburger bombs are so easy to customize–just add your favorite chopped burger toppings into the mix. We love caramelized onions or raw red onions, fresh tomatoes, avocado, pineapple, coleslaw , or even Buffalo sauce ! You can also swap out the ground beef for turkey or chicken for a healthier snack.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
