Southern Mozzarella Biscuit Bombs
There is something special about Southern cooking that makes you feel at home, right? These Southern Mozzarella Biscuit Bombs are a fun variation of a traditional favorite. They mix the buttery texture of classic biscuits with the delicious cheese flavor that the Southern region is known for. Ideal for a Sunday meal with your grandchildren or a relaxing evening snack, these biscuit treats will remind you of the happy times spent with family and the comfort of homemade meals.
These tasty biscuit treats go great with a fresh garden salad or a bowl of creamy tomato soup. For a more filling Southern meal, serve them with fried chicken and collard greens. And remember to have a big glass of sweet tea to drink with it!
Cheesy Biscuit Bombs from the South
Serves: 12
Ingredients
- 2 cups of regular flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of butter (unsalted), cut into small pieces and cold
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 12 small pieces of mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a big bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together using a whisk.
- Add cold butter cut into small pieces to the mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until it looks like coarse crumbs.
- Add the buttermilk and mix until the dough forms.
- Place the dough on a surface with flour and softly press it a few times.
- Flatten the dough into a rectangle that is about 1/2 inch thick. Divide it into 12 equal parts.
- Put a piece of mozzarella cheese in the middle of each square of dough and wrap the dough around it, pressing the edges together to close.
- Place the biscuit bombs with the seam side facing down on the baking sheet that has been prepared.
- Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle some garlic powder on it.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- After baking, brush the dish with the rest of the melted butter and add some fresh parsley on top. Heat it up and eat it!
Different Types and Advice
- You can try different types of cheese like cheddar and pepper jack, they both taste great.
- You can also put a little bacon or a small spoonful of your favorite jam to give it a sweet and savory flavor.
- To add some extra flavor, combine red pepper flakes with the garlic powder.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can quickly make a substitute by mixing milk with lemon juice.
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