Cheeseburger Bombs (Printable Version)

Melted cheese, seasoned beef, and pickles are all packed into soft sesame rolls for a tasty finger food.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 package frozen dinner rolls (24 pieces)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
03 - 1/2 pound block American cheese
04 - 1 large egg, beaten
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
07 - 1 pound ground beef
08 - 1/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles
09 - 1/3 cup finely minced white onion
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - Sesame seeds for sprinkle

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set out the frozen rolls and wait till they're soft and stretchy—check package for details.
02 - Crank the oven up to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and keep it nearby.
03 - Toss the ground beef, all the seasonings, chopped pickles, and diced onion into a big bowl. Stir it all up so seasonings are spread out.
04 - Cut your American cheese into 24 chunks, each about half an inch. Split the beef mix into 24 lumps. Squash each flat, place a cheese chunk in the middle, then wrap the beef around it so there’s no cheese peeking out.
05 - Slide a big pan on medium-high. Sear the meatballs just until all sides look a little browned, turning gently. Don’t cook them all the way.
06 - Use a bit of flour on your counter. Stretch out each thawed roll enough to cover a meatball. Pop a browned meatball in the middle, wrap it up, and squish the edges closed. Lay each one seam-down onto your prepared pan.
07 - Brush each wrapped ball with beaten egg. Sprinkle sesame seeds all over the top.
08 - Bake on the center rack for 18 to 20 minutes until tops look deep golden and smell amazing.
09 - Dig in while they’re hot—grab some Big Mac copycat sauce or whatever dip you love.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Browning the cheese-stuffed meat first makes them taste better and keeps the bread from getting soggy.
02 - Chop your pickles and onions super fine if you want even texture inside each snack.
03 - Classic flavor calls for American cheese, but sharp cheddar works in a pinch.

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