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.
