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cheesy garlic butter biscuit bomb

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Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30-35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner | Yield: 1 large pull-apart bomb (serves 6-8)

A Note From The Recipe Creator

Welcome to the ultimate comfort food experience! The Cheesy Garlic Butter Biscuit Bomb isn’t just a recipe—it’s an event. Imagine fluffy, buttermilk-style biscuits layered with molten mozzarella and sharp cheddar, all infused with a decadent garlic herb butter, then baked into one glorious, pull-apart masterpiece. It’s part biscuit, part bread, and entirely irresistible. Perfect for brunch, game day, or when you simply need to treat yourself and your loved ones to something spectacularly delicious.

Ingredients

For the Biscuit Bomb:

  • 2 cans (16.3 oz each) refrigerated flaky layer biscuit dough (8-count)

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)

For the Garlic Herb Butter:

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives (optional)

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For Serving (Optional):

  • Marinara sauce, for dipping

  • Ranch dressing, for dipping

  • Extra chopped parsley, for garnish

Equipment

  • 10-inch cast iron skillet OR 9-inch round cake pan

  • Mixing bowls

  • Pastry brush

  • Sharp knife or kitchen shears

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease your cast iron skillet or cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2: Create the Garlic Butter Elixir

In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well and set aside. The aroma alone is a promise of the goodness to come.

Step 3: Assemble the Bomb Layers

Open the biscuit cans and separate all 16 biscuits. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut each biscuit into 6 roughly equal pieces. This creates the perfect bite-sized nuggets for our bomb.
In a large bowl, toss the biscuit pieces with ¾ of the garlic herb butter (reserve the rest for brushing after baking). Ensure every piece is lightly coated. This is the secret to flavor in every layer.
Add the shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan to the bowl. Sprinkle in the tablespoon of parsley. Gently toss everything together until the cheese and biscuit pieces are evenly distributed.

Step 4: Build the Bomb

Transfer the entire cheesy, buttery biscuit mixture into your prepared pan. Press down gently to form an even layer, but do not compact it tightly—we want to keep those layers flaky.
Pro-Tip: For extra cheesy pockets, you can create a slight well in the center and add an extra handful of cheese before a final press.

Step 5: Bake to Golden Perfection

Place the skillet or pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. You’re looking for a deep golden-brown top, no doughy patches in the center, and cheese that is bubbling vigorously around the edges. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.

Step 6: The Finishing Touch

Remove the biscuit bomb from the oven. Immediately brush the remaining garlic herb butter all over the top, letting it seep into every nook and cranny. Let it rest in the pan for 5-10 minutes. This rest is crucial—it allows the cheese to set slightly so you can pull it apart without it being completely molten lava.

Step 7: Serve & Devour!

Garnish with extra chopped parsley. Place the pan on a trivet and serve it right at the table. Provide small plates, forks (optional—this is hands-on food!), and bowls of warm marinara and cool ranch for dipping. Watch as everyone dives in, pulling apart glorious, cheesy strands of biscuit heaven.

Chef’s Notes & Variations

  • From Scratch Option: Use your favorite homemade buttermilk biscuit dough, cut into small pieces.

  • Kick it Up: Add ½ cup of cooked, crumbled bacon or diced pepperoni to the mixture before baking.

  • Herb Swap: Use a teaspoon of Italian seasoning in the butter for a different flavor profile.

  • Storage & Reheating: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, or the whole bomb in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warm.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving, based on 8 servings)

Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates and will vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.

  • Calories: ~520 kcal

  • Total Fat: 34g

  • Saturated Fat: 18g

  • Cholesterol: 75mg

  • Sodium: 1150mg

  • Total Carbohydrates: 36g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g

  • Sugars: 6g

  • Protein: 18g

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