Pizza balls are easy to make for dinner, quick appetizers for a party or a delicious after school snack. A pizza ball is biscuit dough wrapped around pizza toppings. We’ve enjoyed easy pepperoni rolls and easy taco bites but lately we have been eating a lot of cheeseburgers. So, I just had to put the two together, add some bacon and make Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Balls!
I made these bacon cheeseburger pizza balls with just the basic things you would find on a cheeseburger: meat, cheese and the lovely addition of bacon! Instead of adding onions, I put onion powder so my kids would like them. I like having tomatoes on my cheeseburgers so I might have to try putting them on next time I make these. Other toppings could include a piece of American cheese or even pepper jack cheese. I left the pickles on the outside to keep them cold and crunchy.
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Flatten refrigerator biscuits to about 3 1/2 inches across. I used Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits that come in a 4 pack. Top them with shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese and browned hamburger pieces. I used precooked beef crumbles that are meant to be used as pizza toppings. Next, I added bacon bits. The bacon bits were precooked, but I microwaved them for about 30 seconds to make them more crispy. Then, add a little more cheese, if desired, and sprinkle with some black pepper and onion powder.
Gather the edges up around the toppings. I had to stretch the dough a bit to get it to come together. Just don’t stretch too much or the dough will tear. Then, pinch together at the top.
Place the pizza balls into a greased pie pan with the seams (or pinched side) on the bottom. Brush the tops with a beaten egg white.
Sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 425°F for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Bacon cheeseburger pizza balls have to be served with pickle slices, ketchup, and french fries, right? They taste so good with a slice of a pickle and a dab of ketchup on each bite. I made these for an after school snack for my kids, but if you want to make them for a larger crowd or for a meal, just increase the number of pizza balls you make and put them into a 9×13″ pan instead of a pie pan.
Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Balls
Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Balls are made with flaky biscuit dough wrapped around bacon, beef, and cheese.
Ingredients
- 10 refrigerator biscuits
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup browned hamburger pieces
- 1/4 cup crispy bacon bits
- Black pepper
- Onion powder
- Egg white, beaten
- Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Flatten the refrigerator biscuits and top them with shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, browned hamburger pieces and bacon bits.
- Then, add a little more cheese, if desired, and sprinkle with some black pepper and onion powder.
- Gather the edges up around the toppings and pinch together at the top. Place the pizza balls into a greased pie pan with the seam on the bottom.
- Brush the tops with a beaten egg white.
- Sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 425°F for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with pickle slices and ketchup.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 293Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 518mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 10g
Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.
Lynn says
Could these be refrigerated after they have been rolled it the dough to be cooked a bit later that day?
Tonia says
Hi Lynn,
I’ve never tried that but it would be convenient. I’m not sure how well the Pillsbury dough holds up once the can has been opened. I did a little searching online and one of the things I read said that if you wrap the dough in plastic wrap (in this case wrap tray pf pizza balls) you can store it in the fridge for up to 2 hours before the dough will start to deteriorate.
Good luck!
~Tonia
Kim says
I am going to make these for dinner this weekend
Restaurants Lancashire says
I made this recipe as directed the first time and it was wonderful.I love this bacon cheese burger pizza balls .nice idea.thanks for sharing with us..
Ruth says
I wonder….I have a biscuit recipe that actually requires the biscuits to be frozen before cooking (minimum 1hr freeze, I’ve frozen them for up to several weeks for easy breakfast biscuits), I wonder if it would work with this to create a freeze-able “cook when ready” snack….
Kate says
I think a baking powder biscuit recipe would work too – and it would be cheaper. I use the one in Joy of Cooking, but I found a recipe online here:
http://www.canadianliving.com/food/baking_powder_biscuits.php
[email protected] says
These are such a fun dinner idea, Tonia…..any way you can switch it up is great when there are kids involved!!
Camilla says
Hi
Just for us foreigners, whats is refrigerator bisquit dough? Do Young have a recepie for the dough? Don’t Think we Can buy that here In DK 🙂
DIM - Did it myself says
I will try today with pizza dough preparation as in Belgium we don’t have refrigerator biscuit dough.
Tonia says
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy them!
DIM - Did it myself says
It works perfectly well. I did my dough with my bread machine.
It was quite dry so I’ll put more cheese next time and won’t forget the oignons and the hamburger stuff.
Kim says
going try these this weekend they look so good and my family will eat them
Tonia says
Hi Camilla,
You are right! Pillsbury doesn’t sell their dough in other countries. When I visited the Pillsbury test kitchens, that is something I brought up to them. So, hopefully, one day they will! I would suggest using a light pizza dough instead.
~Tonia
Trina Lyn says
Making this recipe tonight for dinner. Love your style here at Gunny sack… the whole series of pizza balls/ect has been awesome. We tried your cheese bombs last week and they were indeed the bomb. lol. thanks for the ideas! 🙂
Tonia says
Thanks so very much Trina! I am delighted to hear that they turned out for you.
Joy says
I bet these would be good with left over turkey as well with a little stuffing mixed in. If I try that I’ll stop back and let you know.
maria rojas says
so this looks so good but my question would be do i have to bake them in a glass pie pan or can it be an aluminium foil one or can i even use a cookie sheet…does it really matter for this recipe?…i dont want to take a chance and mess them up lol
Tonia L says
I don’t think it matters what kind of pan but the baking time might change so just keep an eye on them. I’ve never tried using a cookie sheet but the following pizza biscuit wreath recipe by Pillsbury says to use a cookie sheet so it should work just fine! http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/pizza-biscuit-wreath/5c1b1c8a-3006-46d3-a3e6-fb5e30a7d845?p=1
maria rojas says
thanks gonna try cooking them today! my 2 toddlers will love them 🙂
Sherry VanNess says
Just made them but put a Philly spin on it! Used Cheese Whiz and Cheesesteak! Really good! My family loved them. Thanks!
Tonia L says
Sounds excellent! I will have to give that one a try! Thank for sharing!
No Drama Mama says
making for a party tomorrow… to distinguish between the pizza and the burger rolls… i am sprinking the burger rolls with sesame seeds. cant wait.
Tonia L says
Fantastic idea! I hope everyone enjoys them!
M.J. Powell says
Oh yum!! These looks so good!!We would like to invite you to link up with us at our party. It goes live tonight: http://thebusybhive.blogspot.com/Thanks!!The Busy Bee’s,Myrna and Joye.
Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says
Can I have so now! Oh man, these made me HUNGRY! Great…now this is all I want, I must make them 🙂
Tonia L says
Thanks Lyuba! Give them a try this weekend when things slow down a bit!
Carmen Smith says
Great idea! Another idea for leftover ground beef, and the kids will love them. can’t wait to try!mi
Carmen Smith says
Great idea! Another idea for leftover ground beef, and the kids will love them. can’t wait to try!mi
Tonia L says
Good idea Carmen! The kids could even help you make them!
Liz Fourez says
Definitely saving this to try! I’m sure my family will love it! Thanks for sharing : )Love Always,Liz
Tonia L says
Thanks Liz!
TidyMom says
Thanks for linking up! these look delicious!I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2013/super-bowl-recipes-party-ideas/Have a great weekend!
Tonia L says
Thank you so much Cheryl! I am delighted to be included in your wrap up!
Rebecca @ Herons Crafts says
These look so delicious! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! I am your newest follower!
Tonia L says
Thanks Rebecca! I am happy to have you here!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
Just when I think it couldn’t get any better than pizza balls, you give us these! These sound absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to try them.
Tonia L says
Yay! Let me know how they turn out!
Ali @craftyWImama says
Yum! I’m trying to put together a ton of freezer meals for when I start a new job, and won’t have time to cook, and these are perfect! Thanks for sharing such delicious photos 🙂
Tonia L says
Great idea Ali! Are you going to be sharing any of your freezer meals? I’m always curious about what kind of meals work good for freezing.
Ali @craftyWImama says
Yes indeed! I’m doing a whole weeks worth of cooking and prepping, and working on a post about the adventure 🙂 Hoping to be done with round 1 by Sunday. Then onto round 2, which I think these cheeseburger balls will need to be added to!