There’s just something irresistible about warm, fluffy bread stuffed with gooey cheese. Add a brush of garlicky butter on top and you’ve got a snack no one can turn down. These Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs are easy to throw together, and they make the perfect appetizer, side dish, or game-day bite.
They start with store-bought biscuit dough, get filled with melty mozzarella, and are brushed with garlic ranch butter before baking. In other words, it’s everything you love about garlic bread… in soft, cheesy, bite-sized form.
Why You’ll Love These Cheese Bombs
- Fast & Easy – Made with canned biscuit dough, so no need to make anything from scratch.
- Customizable – Use any cheese you like or add extras like cooked bacon or herbs.
- Perfect for sharing – Great for parties, potlucks, or just a cozy movie night in.
- That buttery topping – Ranch seasoning + garlic + melted butter = pure magic.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cheese Bombs:
- 1 tube refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (10-count, regular size)
- 3 oz mozzarella cheese (cut into small cubes, about ¾ inch each)
For the Garlic Butter:
- ¼ cup melted salted butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder (or 3 teaspoons minced garlic)
- 2 teaspoons dry Ranch seasoning mix
How to Make Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs
1. Prep the oven and pan
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
2. Stuff the biscuits
Open the biscuit tube (and try not to jump when it pops—I always do!). Flatten each biscuit slightly, then place a cube of cheese in the center. Pinch the edges closed to form a tight ball and seal in the cheese. Place each seam-side down on the baking sheet.
3. Mix up the butter topping
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, garlic, and ranch seasoning until combined.
4. Brush and bake
Brush each dough ball with some of the garlic butter mixture. Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
5. Finish and serve
Right after they come out of the oven, brush the tops with the remaining garlic butter. Let them cool for 5 minutes (if you can wait), then serve warm with marinara sauce or ranch dressing on the side.
Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs
Ingredients
Cheese Bombs:
- 1 tube refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 10 count, regular size
- 3 oz mozzarella cheese cut into ¾-inch cubes
Garlic Butter Topping:
- ¼ cup salted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder or 3 teaspoons minced garlic for stronger flavor
- 2 teaspoons dry Ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat.
- Cut mozzarella into small cubes (about ¾ inch each).
- Flatten each biscuit and place a cube of cheese in the center. Pinch the edges to seal and form a ball. Place seam-side down on baking sheet.
- Mix garlic butter: Stir melted butter with garlic and Ranch seasoning.
- Brush tops of each dough ball with garlic butter mixture.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Brush again with remaining garlic butter as soon as they’re out of the oven.
- Cool slightly and serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Cheese Options: Try cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack for a different flavor.
- Add-ins: Mix in chopped cooked bacon or jalapeños with the cheese.
- Make it a meal: Serve alongside soup, salad, or pasta.
- Freezer-friendly: Assemble and freeze unbaked cheese bombs. Bake straight from frozen, adding 2–3 extra minutes to the bake time.
These Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs are the kind of snack that disappear in seconds. They’re warm, cheesy, and full of flavor—and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a soft roll oozing with mozzarella?
