These Bacon Bombs are an irresistible cheesy snack or appetizer. They’re always a hit, so plan to make plenty when serving friends or family.
Bacon Bombs made with Canned Biscuit Dough
Bacon Bombs made with canned biscuit dough are a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Soft biscuit dough wraps around a cube of mozzarella and crumbled cooked bacon, then bakes until the dough is golden and the cheese is melty. A quick brush of a garlic-butter and Italian seasoning mix at the end adds savory richness.
They’re an excellent make-ahead option for parties—assemble them ahead and bake just before serving. You can also customize the filling to taste, making these a versatile snack for any season or gathering.
Bacon Bombs: Ingredients & Substitutions
Here’s what you need to make Bacon Bombs, along with a few substitution ideas.
Ingredients
- Refrigerated biscuits – these form the outer shell of the bombs. If you don’t have refrigerated biscuits, a homemade biscuit dough or store-bought biscuit dough from a tube will work.
- Mozzarella cheese – cut into cubes so each biscuit can hold a single cube. Shredded mozzarella can be used, though it may take a little longer to melt.
- Bacon – cook and crumble before adding to the biscuits. Use your favorite brand or a smoky variety for extra flavor.
- Butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning – melted together and brushed over the finished bombs for a buttery, garlicky finish.
- Pizza sauce – optional, but tasty for dipping. Other good dips include cheese sauce, hot sauce, or a creamy ranch.
How to make Bacon Bombs
Preheat: Set the oven to 400°F.
Assemble: Separate the biscuits. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center of each biscuit and top with about a heaping teaspoon of crumbled bacon. Wrap the dough around the filling and pinch to seal, then place seam-side down on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
Bake: Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden and the cheese is melted.
Butter mixture: While the bombs bake, mix melted butter with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
Finish and serve: Remove the bombs from the oven and brush them immediately with the butter mixture. Serve warm with pizza sauce or another favorite dip.
Bacon Bombs: FAQs
If refrigerated biscuits aren’t available, use a homemade biscuit dough or another store-bought biscuit dough. Make sure there’s enough dough to fully enclose the filling so the cheese doesn’t leak out.
This version makes about 20 Bacon Bombs; you may want to double the recipe for larger crowds.
About 20 minutes total: roughly 10 minutes to assemble and 10 minutes to bake.
Yes. Shredded cheese works, though block mozzarella cut into cubes melts most reliably without leaking as quickly.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
Pizza sauce is a classic choice. Other good options include cheese sauce, hot sauce, or ranch dressing.
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Bacon Bombs
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Equipment
- pastry brush
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuits, 7.5 oz. each
- 4 oz. Mozzarella cheese, cut into 20 cubes
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pizza sauce, for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Separate the biscuits. Place one cube of cheese in the center of each biscuit and top with a heaping teaspoon of cooked, crumbled bacon. Wrap the dough around the filling and seal. Place seam-side down about an inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- While the bombs bake, mix the melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder together.
- Remove the bombs from the oven and brush immediately with the butter mixture. Serve warm with pizza sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an approximation.
Originally published on November 17, 2015. Updated on December 15, 2022.