Description
Iconic McDonald’s Big Mac cheeseburger bombs deliver comfort and nostalgia in each crispy, cheesy bite. Classic American fast-food flavors explode with golden-brown perfection, offering you a delightful homemade twist on a beloved global favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 can (16 ounces) refrigerated biscuit dough
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
Seasoning and Spices:
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Garnish and Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup chopped pickles (optional)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 375F (190C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Create the signature sauce by whisking together all Big Mac sauce components in a small mixing bowl, then set aside for later use.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and sauté ground beef with diced onions until thoroughly browned and cooked, ensuring complete meat rendering.
- Eliminate excess grease from the meat mixture, then season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder for enhanced flavor profile.
- Allow the beef mixture to cool slightly, then incorporate Big Mac sauce and shredded cheese, blending thoroughly to create a cohesive filling.
- Gently flatten each biscuit dough into a wide circular shape, approximately 4 inches in diameter.
- Position a generous spoonful of seasoned beef mixture at the center of each flattened dough circle, optionally adding chopped pickles for extra texture.
- Carefully fold the dough edges upward, completely encasing the filling and pinching edges to form a sealed, rounded bomb.
- Arrange the prepared bombs seam-side down on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the exterior with melted butter and sprinkle sesame seeds across the surface for a golden, aromatic finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the bombs achieve a rich, golden-brown coloration.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by additional Big Mac sauce for dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, lighter filling for the bombs.
- Chill the beef mixture before assembling to make handling and sealing the biscuit dough easier and prevent filling leakage.
- Vegetarian swap: Replace ground beef with plant-based crumbles or finely chopped mushrooms for a meat-free version that still delivers rich, savory flavors.
- Use fresh, high-quality biscuit dough for the best texture and ensure the edges are tightly sealed to prevent the filling from oozing out during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg