Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs

Some recipes are pure comfort wrapped in dough—the kind that fills your kitchen with buttery, garlicky aromas and has everyone wandering in asking, “What’s in the oven?” These Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs are exactly that: easy, indulgent, and guaranteed to gather people around before they ever hit the table.

I first made them on a whim. All I had was a can of pizza dough, some cheese that needed to be used up, and a craving for something warm and satisfying without much effort. I rolled them up, brushed them with garlic butter, popped them into the oven—and what came out was golden, melty perfection that disappeared almost instantly.

Now they’re a go-to in my kitchen. From cozy movie nights and casual dinners to game day snacks and holiday spreads, these little cheese bombs never disappoint. Crisp on the outside, gooey on the inside, and soaked in garlicky butter—they’re simple, comforting, and completely irresistible.

Whether you need a quick side dish, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or just a cozy bite to brighten your day, this is one of those recipes you’ll make once and keep coming back to.

 Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs

 Ingredients

Dough
• 1 can (16 oz / 450 g) refrigerated pizza dough
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)

Cheese Filling
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
• 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)

Garlic Butter Sauce
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

 Instructions

Prepare the Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Lightly grease a baking dish or sheet with olive oil.

Make the Garlic Butter
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl.
Stir in garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Shape the Cheese Bombs
Unroll the pizza dough and cut into 12 equal pieces.
Flatten each piece into a small circle.
Add 1–2 tablespoons of cheese filling to the center.
Pinch edges tightly to seal and place seam-side down in the pan.

Brush & Bake
Brush generously with garlic butter.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.

Final Touch
Brush with more garlic butter right after baking.
Cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.

 Serve warm and watch them vanish. These cheesy, garlicky bites prove that the simplest recipes often bring the biggest smiles.