All the flavor of a drive-thru double cheeseburger—oozing cheese, dill-pickle tang, sesame-seed “bun”—tucked inside a handheld, pull-apart bread bomb.
📋 Recipe Card
Yield Prep Cook Total
12 bombs 25 min 25 min 50 min
Dietary Tags: Kid-Friendly, Freezer-Friendly
Ingredients (Checklist-style)
For the Dough Shell
▢ 12 frozen dinner-roll dough balls, thawed (Rhodes recommended)
▢ 1 egg, beaten (optional, for browning)
▢ 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
For the Cheeseburger Filling
▢ 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
▢ ¼ cup finely diced onion
▢ ¼ cup finely diced dill pickles
▢ 1 tsp kosher salt + ½ tsp black pepper
▢ ½ tsp garlic powder
▢ 6 slices American cheese, cut into 12 cubes
🔪 Quick Instructions
Make Filling – Mix beef, onion, pickles & seasonings. Divide into 12 balls; press a cheese cube inside each and seal.
Pan-Sear – Brown stuffed meatballs in a skillet 3 min per side; cool 5 min.
Wrap in Dough – Flatten each thawed roll, encase a meatball, pinch to seal. Place seam-side down on parchment-lined sheet.
Egg-Wash & Bake – Brush tops with beaten egg, sprinkle sesame seeds, bake 375 °F (190 °C) 18-20 min until golden.
Serve – Cool 5 min, then devour with burger sauce for dipping.
📝 Tip: A silicone mat or parchment keeps any melted cheese from sticking.
✨ Introduction
These Big Mac Cheeseburger Bombs were born for party trays and week-night dinners alike—everything you crave in a cheeseburger, but mess-free and massively fun. Think slider meets stuffed roll: juicy beef, melty American cheese, pickle-onion zing, all tucked into a soft, sesame-topped bun that bakes up in one go.
📸 Step-by-Step Guide
1 Brown the Filling
Heat a non-stick skillet with a mist of cooking spray. Sear the cheese-stuffed meatballs just until browned on all sides (they’ll finish in the oven).
Why? Locks in juices & removes excess grease so the bombs don’t get soggy.
2 Flatten & Fill the Dough
With a mini rolling pin or your fingertips, press each thawed roll into a 3-inch disk. Place a meatball in the center, pinch edges together until no seams remain.
3 Arrange & Egg-Wash
Set seam-side down on a parchment-lined sheet, leaving 2 inches between. Brush with beaten egg and dust with sesame seeds for that iconic burger-bun vibe.
4 Bake to Golden Perfection
Bake at 375 °F for 18-20 minutes, until puffed and deeply golden. If you love a darker top, broil 1 minute—watch closely!
5 Rest & Serve
Cool 5 minutes (molten cheese!) then serve with Big Mac sauce, ketchup, or mustard for dipping.
🧂 Ingredient Notes & Smart Swaps
Component Notes / Substitutions
Frozen rolls Any yeast-based dinner roll; canned biscuit or pizza dough works in a pinch (flavor will differ).
Ground beef 80/20 keeps it juicy without flooding the dough—swap lean turkey or chicken to lighten.
Cheese American melts luxuriously; mild cheddar or Colby-Jack hold shape for gooier pull.
Egg wash Skip for egg allergies; spray tops lightly with cooking spray instead.
🍰 Variations & Serving Ideas
Bacon-Cheddar Bombs: Add a teaspoon of crumbled cooked bacon atop the cheese cube.
Jalapeño Popper Style: Swap pickles for minced jalapeños, use pepper-Jack cheese.
Breakfast Bombs: Fill with cooked sausage, scrambled egg & cheddar; bake the same way.
Serve With: Shoestring fries, a pickle spear, or a simple side salad. Great game-day appetizer or kid-approved dinner.
🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
Method How Long Reheat
Fridge 4 days, airtight 350 °F oven 8 min
Freezer 2 months, double-wrapped 375 °F oven 15 min from frozen
Prep Ahead:
Thaw rolls overnight in fridge.
Chop onions & pickles, cube cheese.
Brown meatballs, cool & refrigerate up to 24 hrs—assemble/bake fresh.
🔍 Nutrition Snapshot (per bomb, approx.)
Calories 185 | Carbs 15 g | Protein 10 g | Fat 9 g
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Egg (if egg-wash used)
❓ FAQs
My dough keeps springing back—help!
Let the thawed rolls rest 10 minutes; gluten relaxes, discs stay wider.
Cheese leaked out—what went wrong?
Ensure meat seals tightly around cheese and dough seals firmly. Pinch seams well.
Can I air-fry them?
Yes—350 °F for 10-12 min, turning once. Work in batches for even browning.
💬 Personal Note
I tested these for a backyard movie night and had zero leftovers—grown-ups and kids tore through the tray in record time. The secret is that pre-sear: it seasons the beef and keeps everything perfectly pillowy inside.
📣 Call to Action
Whip up a batch? Show me your stuffing twists! Tag your pics #CheeseburgerBombs so I can cheer on your melty goodness. 🍔✨