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Pesto Cheese Bombs

Pesto Cheese Bombs: Irresistibly Cheesy and Easy to Make

Pesto Cheese Bombs are cheesy delights wrapped in biscuit dough, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 bombs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 pack Biscuit Dough Store-bought for convenience
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For greasing the pan
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Cut into quarters
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Pesto Homemade or store-bought
For Dipping
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce Warm before serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Springform Pan
  • Ramekin
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pesto Cheese Bombs
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a springform pan with butter and place a ramekin in the center.
  2. Separate the biscuit dough into layers and cut the mozzarella cheese sticks into quarters.
  3. Enclose each mozzarella quarter with biscuit dough, rolling it into a ball and sealing tightly.
  4. Roll each dough ball in pesto to coat them thoroughly.
  5. Arrange the coated dough balls in a ring around the ramekin in the springform pan.
  6. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  7. Let cool for a couple of minutes, then serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, serve warm and ensure each dough ball is sealed tightly.

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