Mozzarella Cheese Biscuit Bombs

Ingredients:

  • For the Dough:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
    • 1 cup buttermilk
  • For the Filling:
    • 12 small pieces of mozzarella cheese
  • For the Topping:
    • 1/4 cup melted butter
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Add the Butter:
    • Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Incorporate the Buttermilk:
    • Pour in the buttermilk and stir until a dough forms.
  5. Shape the Dough:
    • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently press it a few times.
    • Flatten the dough into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut the dough into 12 equal squares.
  6. Add the Filling:
    • Place a piece of mozzarella cheese in the center of each dough square. Fold the dough around the cheese, pinching the edges to seal.
  7. Prepare for Baking:
    • Place the filled dough balls, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Add the Topping:
    • Brush the tops of the dough balls with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
  9. Bake:
    • Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the biscuit bombs are golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
  10. Finishing Touch:
    • After baking, brush the biscuit bombs with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  11. Serve:
    • Serve warm and enjoy!

Variations and Tips:

  • Cheese Variations: Try using different types of cheese such as cheddar or pepper jack for a unique flavor.
  • Add-ins: Include a small piece of cooked bacon or a teaspoon of your favorite jam inside each dough ball for a sweet and savory twist.
  • Spicy Touch: Mix red pepper flakes with the garlic powder for an added kick.
  • Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

Nutritional Information (Approximate, Per Serving):

  • Calories: 190
  • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
  • Sodium: 430mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Sugars: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Vitamin D: 0% DV
  • Calcium: 10% DV
  • Iron: 6% DV
  • Potassium: 2% DV

Note:

  • The nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on the specific brands and ingredients used.
  • The recipe can be adjusted to make it lighter or more nutrient-dense, such as using whole wheat flour for added fiber or reducing the amount of butter.

Mozzarella Cheese Biscuit Bombs

Ingredients:

  • For the Dough:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
    • 1 cup buttermilk
  • For the Filling:
    • 12 small pieces of mozzarella cheese
  • For the Topping:
    • 1/4 cup melted butter
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Add the Butter:
    • Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Incorporate the Buttermilk:
    • Pour in the buttermilk and stir until a dough forms.
  5. Shape the Dough:
    • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently press it a few times.
    • Flatten the dough into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut the dough into 12 equal squares.
  6. Add the Filling:
    • Place a piece of mozzarella cheese in the center of each dough square. Fold the dough around the cheese, pinching the edges to seal.
  7. Prepare for Baking:
    • Place the filled dough balls, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Add the Topping:
    • Brush the tops of the dough balls with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
  9. Bake:
    • Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the biscuit bombs are golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
  10. Finishing Touch:
    • After baking, brush the biscuit bombs with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  11. Serve:
    • Serve warm and enjoy!

Variations and Tips:

  • Cheese Variations: Try using different types of cheese such as cheddar or pepper jack for a unique flavor.
  • Add-ins: Include a small piece of cooked bacon or a teaspoon of your favorite jam inside each dough ball for a sweet and savory twist.
  • Spicy Touch: Mix red pepper flakes with the garlic powder for an added kick.
  • Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

Nutritional Information (Approximate, Per Serving):

  • Calories: 190
  • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
  • Sodium: 430mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Sugars: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Vitamin D: 0% DV
  • Calcium: 10% DV
  • Iron: 6% DV
  • Potassium: 2% DV

Note:

  • The nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on the specific brands and ingredients used.
  • The recipe can be adjusted to make it lighter or more nutrient-dense, such as using whole wheat flour for added fiber or reducing the amount of butter.