Garlic and Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs

Garlic and Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs

Ingredients (makes about 12 bombs):

For the cheeseburger filling:
200g ground beef
1 finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
100g grated or cubed cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper
For the dough and breading:
1 pizza base or shortcrust pastry
1 beaten egg
50g grated Parmesan cheese
2 chopped garlic cloves
100g breadcrumbs (panko for extra crispiness)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the cheeseburger filling:
Heat a pan and fry the onion with a drizzle of oil.
Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat well.
Stir in the ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and let cool slightly.
Add the cheddar cheese and mix.
2. Form the bombes:
Roll out the dough and cut out circles about 8 cm in diameter.
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
Form the dough into a ball and pinch the edges tightly to seal.
3. Bread the bombes:
In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan cheese, chopped garlic, and parsley.
Dip each ball in the beaten egg, then in the breadcrumb-Parmesan cheese mixture.
4. Cook:
Frying option: Heat the oil to 180°C and fry the bombes for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Oven option: Preheat the oven to 200°C and bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
Serving 
Serve warm with burger sauce, a little mayonnaise, or barbecue sauce.

Delicious straight from the oven for a melt-in-the-mouth center!